STNA - State Tested Nursing Assistant Resident Rights and Safety Questions and Answers

Question 1

A resident with dementia frequently tries to get out of bed without assistance, despite being a high fall risk. Which of the following actions by the STNA is the most appropriate initial response?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the resident's call light is within reach and the bed is in the lowest position.

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Apply soft wrist restraints to prevent the resident from getting up.

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Ask the physician for an order for a sedative to keep the resident calm.

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Inform the resident that they will be secluded in their room if they don't stay in bed.

Question 2

An STNA is assisting a resident with bathing. The resident's family member, who is visiting, asks the STNA for the resident's recent blood pressure readings. How should the STNA respond?

Accepted Answer

Politely state that they cannot share that information and direct the family member to the charge nurse.

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Provide the blood pressure readings since it is a direct family member asking.

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Leave the resident's medical chart at the bedside for the family to review.

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Ask the resident in front of the family member if it's okay to share the information.

Question 3

Which of the following is a resident's right under the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) of 1987?

Accepted Answer

To be free from physical and chemical restraints imposed for discipline or convenience.

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To choose their own roommate, regardless of availability.

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To have the facility manage all their personal finances.

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To receive care only from physicians employed by the facility.

Question 4

An STNA observes a coworker yelling at and insulting a resident who is confused. This action constitutes which type of abuse?

Accepted Answer

Psychological (emotional) abuse

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Physical abuse

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Financial abuse

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Involuntary seclusion

Question 5

A resident has an advance directive, specifically a living will. The STNA understands that this document primarily serves to:

Accepted Answer

Specify the resident's wishes regarding medical treatment if they become unable to communicate.

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Appoint a person to make financial decisions for the resident.

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List all the resident's medications and allergies.

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Give the STNA permission to perform tasks outside their scope of practice.

Question 6

During morning care, a resident tells the STNA, "I don't want to take a bath today." Which of the following is the STNA's best response?

Accepted Answer

Respect the resident's decision and document the refusal.

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Tell the resident they have to bathe to stay clean and prevent infection.

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Offer to come back later to see if the resident has changed their mind.

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Inform the resident that their doctor has ordered a daily bath.