STNA Resident Rights and Safety 2

Question 1

A resident refuses to take their scheduled medication. What should the nursing assistant do?

Accepted Answer

Respect the refusal and report it to the nurse

Answer

Residents have the right to refuse treatment; the nursing assistant must honor this and report it to the nurse for follow-up.

Question 2

Which action best protects a resident's right to privacy during personal care?

Accepted Answer

Closing the curtain and explaining each step before touching

Answer

Closing the curtain and explaining care beforehand respects both privacy and dignity.

Question 3

A resident tells you they want to file a complaint about their care. What is the nursing assistant's responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Inform the resident of their right to contact the ombudsman

Answer

Residents have the right to voice grievances and must be informed they can contact the long-term care ombudsman.

Question 4

A resident with dementia wanders toward an exit door. What is the safest immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Gently redirect the resident away from the exit and notify the nurse

Answer

Gentle redirection protects safety while preserving dignity, and the nurse must be notified to address the wandering risk.

Question 5

Which of the following is considered a physical restraint requiring physician order?

Accepted Answer

A full side rail raised on both sides of the bed

Answer

Full bilateral side rails are classified as restraints because they prevent the resident from freely exiting the bed.

STNA - State Tested Nursing Assistant Practice Test