STNA MCQ 4

Question 1

When assisting a visually impaired resident to ambulate, the nurse aide should:

Accepted Answer

Allow the resident to hold the aide's arm just above the elbow

Answer

The sighted guide technique has the visually impaired person hold the guide's arm above the elbow for safe navigation.

Question 2

A resident with a colostomy has output that is liquid and foul-smelling. The nurse aide should:

Accepted Answer

Empty and change the pouch, then report the observation to the nurse

Answer

The aide should provide appropriate ostomy care and report any unusual output characteristics to the nurse.

Question 3

The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) of 1987 primarily protects nursing home residents by:

Accepted Answer

Establishing minimum staffing and quality-of-care standards

Answer

OBRA 1987 established federal standards for nursing home quality of care and residents' rights.

Question 4

Which communication technique is most effective when speaking with a resident who has moderate hearing loss?

Accepted Answer

Face the resident, speak slowly and clearly in a lower-pitched tone

Answer

Facing the resident and speaking at a slower pace with a lower pitch helps those with hearing loss understand better.

Question 5

A nurse aide witnesses a co-worker slapping a resident. The aide's FIRST action should be to:

Accepted Answer

Ensure the resident is safe, then immediately report the incident to the supervisor

Answer

The aide must first ensure resident safety, then immediately report abuse to the supervisor as required by law.

STNA - State Tested Nurse Aides Exam Practice Test