NESA CERTIFICATION ACTUAL TEST
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
COMPLETE SOLUTION VERIFIED PASS
●● Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regaing FAST
stroke identification:
A. If stroke-like symptoms disappear in a few minutes, they can be
ignored
B. Stroke is an emergency. Always call 911 as soon as possible if you
suspect someone is having a stroke.
C. Stroke is the 4th leading cause of death in the U.S.
D. Stroke can happen to anyone at any time, regardless of race, sex or
age
Answer: A. If stroke-like symptoms disappear in a few minutes, they can
be ignored
●● Which of the following is a warning sign of stroke?
A. Loss of speech or trouble talking
B. Sudden numbness on one side of the body
C. Sudden onset of facial weakness
D. All of the above
,Answer: D. All of the above
●● What does FAST stand for?
A. Face, Activate 911, Speech, Time
B. Face, Arms, Speech, Time
C. Face, Arms, Strength, Time
D. Face, Arms, Speech, Turgor
Answer: B. Face, Arms, Speech, Time
●● Which of the following is considered "The 5th Vital Sign"?
A. Temperature
B. Pain
C. Blood pressure
D. Apical pulse
Answer: B. Pain
●● Which of the following are considered non-pharmacological
strategies which may be used to assist with pain management? Select all
that apply.
A. Repositioning
,B. Guided imagery
C. Opioids
D. Massage
Answer: A. Repositioning
B. Guided imagery
D. Massage
●● The most commonly used tool used to help adult patients rate their
pai is the 0-10 numeric scale. Which of the following statements is not
accurate when using this scale?
A. You should determine what level of pain the patient considers
acceptable.
B. You should understand the most accurate judge of intensity of the
patient's pain is the patient.
C. You should avoid over sedation by withholding pain medication until
the patient can accurately rate his pain.
D. You shyould also have the patient describe their pain.
Answer: C. You should avoid over sedation by withholding pain
medication until the patient can accurately rate his pain.
●● These patients are at higher risk for opioid induced respiratory
depression:
, A. Patients who are very young
B. Patients who are morbidly obese
C. Elderly patients
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
●● All of the following statements regarding pain are true EXCEPT:
A. Absence of increased vital signs does not indicate an absence of pain.
B. The patient's inability to communicate pain and discomfort should
not inhibit adequate treatment.
C. Addiction to pain medication used in the treatment of acute pain is
rare.
D. Because their nervous system is underdeveloped, children under two
years of age have a decreased pain sensitivity and limited memory of
painful experiences.
Answer: D. Because their nervous system is underdeveloped, children
under two years of age have a decreased pain sensitivity and limited
memory of painful experiences.
●● Patients have rights regarding pain management. THese rights
include all of the following except:
A. Information about pain and pain relief.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
COMPLETE SOLUTION VERIFIED PASS
●● Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regaing FAST
stroke identification:
A. If stroke-like symptoms disappear in a few minutes, they can be
ignored
B. Stroke is an emergency. Always call 911 as soon as possible if you
suspect someone is having a stroke.
C. Stroke is the 4th leading cause of death in the U.S.
D. Stroke can happen to anyone at any time, regardless of race, sex or
age
Answer: A. If stroke-like symptoms disappear in a few minutes, they can
be ignored
●● Which of the following is a warning sign of stroke?
A. Loss of speech or trouble talking
B. Sudden numbness on one side of the body
C. Sudden onset of facial weakness
D. All of the above
,Answer: D. All of the above
●● What does FAST stand for?
A. Face, Activate 911, Speech, Time
B. Face, Arms, Speech, Time
C. Face, Arms, Strength, Time
D. Face, Arms, Speech, Turgor
Answer: B. Face, Arms, Speech, Time
●● Which of the following is considered "The 5th Vital Sign"?
A. Temperature
B. Pain
C. Blood pressure
D. Apical pulse
Answer: B. Pain
●● Which of the following are considered non-pharmacological
strategies which may be used to assist with pain management? Select all
that apply.
A. Repositioning
,B. Guided imagery
C. Opioids
D. Massage
Answer: A. Repositioning
B. Guided imagery
D. Massage
●● The most commonly used tool used to help adult patients rate their
pai is the 0-10 numeric scale. Which of the following statements is not
accurate when using this scale?
A. You should determine what level of pain the patient considers
acceptable.
B. You should understand the most accurate judge of intensity of the
patient's pain is the patient.
C. You should avoid over sedation by withholding pain medication until
the patient can accurately rate his pain.
D. You shyould also have the patient describe their pain.
Answer: C. You should avoid over sedation by withholding pain
medication until the patient can accurately rate his pain.
●● These patients are at higher risk for opioid induced respiratory
depression:
, A. Patients who are very young
B. Patients who are morbidly obese
C. Elderly patients
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
●● All of the following statements regarding pain are true EXCEPT:
A. Absence of increased vital signs does not indicate an absence of pain.
B. The patient's inability to communicate pain and discomfort should
not inhibit adequate treatment.
C. Addiction to pain medication used in the treatment of acute pain is
rare.
D. Because their nervous system is underdeveloped, children under two
years of age have a decreased pain sensitivity and limited memory of
painful experiences.
Answer: D. Because their nervous system is underdeveloped, children
under two years of age have a decreased pain sensitivity and limited
memory of painful experiences.
●● Patients have rights regarding pain management. THese rights
include all of the following except:
A. Information about pain and pain relief.
