STNA MCQ 3

Question 1

When collecting a mid-stream clean-catch urine specimen, the nurse aide should instruct the resident to:

Accepted Answer

Begin urinating, stop, then collect the middle portion

Answer

The mid-stream technique discards the first flow to flush the urethra, then collects a clean specimen.

Question 2

A nurse aide is caring for a resident with a diagnosis of congestive heart failure (CHF). Which observation is most critical to report?

Accepted Answer

Sudden weight gain of 3 pounds overnight

Answer

Sudden weight gain indicates fluid retention, a dangerous sign of worsening CHF that requires immediate reporting.

Question 3

The primary purpose of a transfer belt (gait belt) is to:

Accepted Answer

Provide a secure grip for the nurse aide during transfers and ambulation

Answer

A gait belt provides a secure, padded grip point for the aide, reducing injury risk for both resident and aide.

Question 4

Informed consent means a resident has the right to:

Accepted Answer

Receive information about their care and agree or refuse based on that information

Answer

Informed consent requires that residents receive full information about proposed care and voluntarily agree or refuse.

Question 5

When making an occupied bed, the nurse aide should:

Accepted Answer

Complete one side entirely before moving to the other

Answer

Working one side at a time reduces resident movement and ensures a smooth, wrinkle-free surface.

STNA - State Tested Nurse Aides Exam Practice Test