STNA Trivia 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which organization accredits hospitals and long-term care facilities in the United States?
- OSHA
- The Joint Commission (Correct answer)
- The CDC
- CMS only
Correct answer: The Joint Commission
The Joint Commission (formerly JCAHO) is the primary accrediting body for hospitals and many long-term care organizations.
Question 2: What is the term for the process of moving a patient from a bed to a wheelchair safely?
- Ambulation
- Transfer (Correct answer)
- Repositioning
- Mobilization
Correct answer: Transfer
A transfer refers to moving a patient from one surface or location to another, such as from a bed to a wheelchair.
Question 3: Which layer of skin is the deepest and contains blood vessels and nerve endings?
- Epidermis
- Subcutaneous layer
- Dermis (Correct answer)
- Stratum corneum
Correct answer: Dermis
The dermis is the second layer of skin and contains blood vessels, nerves, hair follicles, and sweat glands.
Question 4: The normal adult resting heart rate range is:
- 40–60 beats per minute
- 60–100 beats per minute (Correct answer)
- 100–120 beats per minute
- 50–80 beats per minute
Correct answer: 60–100 beats per minute
A normal adult resting heart rate is 60–100 beats per minute; rates outside this range should be reported.
Question 5: What does 'DNR' stand for in patient care?
- Do Not Reposition
- Do Not Resuscitate (Correct answer)
- Does Not Respond
- Deny Nursing Recommendations
Correct answer: Do Not Resuscitate
DNR stands for Do Not Resuscitate, a legal order indicating the patient does not want CPR or other life-sustaining measures if their heart stops.
Question 6: Which position places a patient flat on their back?
- Prone
- Lateral
- Fowler's
- Supine (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Supine
The supine position has the patient lying flat on their back and is used for many care procedures.
Question 7: What is the medical term for difficulty swallowing?
- Dyspnea
- Dysphasia
- Dysphagia (Correct answer)
- Dysuria
Correct answer: Dysphagia
Dysphagia is the medical term for difficulty swallowing and is an important observation to report as it can affect nutrition and safety.
STNA Trivia 3
Which organization accredits hospitals and long-term care facilities in the United States?