LNA Week 1 Quiz - 2026/2027 Update
1. Who is the immediate supervisor of a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA)?
A. The facility administrator
B. The attending physician
C. The charge nurse (RN or LPN)
D. The social worker
Answer: C
Rationale: LNAs work under the direct supervision of licensed nursing staff, which
includes Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs).
2. What does HIPAA stand for?
A. Health Insurance Privacy and Accountability Act
B. Healthcare Institutional Privacy Association Act
C. Health Information Protection and Access Act
D. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Answer: D
,Rationale: HIPAA is the federal law that protects sensitive patient health information from
being disclosed without the patient’s consent.
3. Which of the following is an example of objective data?
A. A resident complaining of a headache
B. A resident saying they feel nauseous
C. A recorded temperature of 101.2 degrees Fahrenheit
D. A resident reporting they are worried about surgery
Answer: C
Rationale: Objective data is information that can be seen, heard, felt, or measured by the
observer, such as vital signs.
4. What is the first step in the ‘RACE’ acronym for fire safety?
A. Extinguish the fire
B. Confine the fire by closing doors
C. Rescue anyone in immediate danger
D. Activate the alarm
Answer: C
, Rationale: RACE stands for Rescue, Alarm, Confine, and Extinguish/Evacuate. Safety of
persons is always the first priority.
5. How long should an LNA rub their hands together during handwashing?
A. At least 5 seconds
B. At least 10 seconds
C. At least 60 seconds
D. At least 20 seconds
Answer: D
Rationale: The CDC recommends scrubbing hands for at least 20 seconds to effectively
remove pathogens.
6. Which member of the healthcare team helps residents learn to use adaptive
devices for activities of daily living (ADLs)?
A. Physical Therapist
B. Speech-Language Pathologist
C. Occupational Therapist
D. Dietitian
Answer: C
1. Who is the immediate supervisor of a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA)?
A. The facility administrator
B. The attending physician
C. The charge nurse (RN or LPN)
D. The social worker
Answer: C
Rationale: LNAs work under the direct supervision of licensed nursing staff, which
includes Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs).
2. What does HIPAA stand for?
A. Health Insurance Privacy and Accountability Act
B. Healthcare Institutional Privacy Association Act
C. Health Information Protection and Access Act
D. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Answer: D
,Rationale: HIPAA is the federal law that protects sensitive patient health information from
being disclosed without the patient’s consent.
3. Which of the following is an example of objective data?
A. A resident complaining of a headache
B. A resident saying they feel nauseous
C. A recorded temperature of 101.2 degrees Fahrenheit
D. A resident reporting they are worried about surgery
Answer: C
Rationale: Objective data is information that can be seen, heard, felt, or measured by the
observer, such as vital signs.
4. What is the first step in the ‘RACE’ acronym for fire safety?
A. Extinguish the fire
B. Confine the fire by closing doors
C. Rescue anyone in immediate danger
D. Activate the alarm
Answer: C
, Rationale: RACE stands for Rescue, Alarm, Confine, and Extinguish/Evacuate. Safety of
persons is always the first priority.
5. How long should an LNA rub their hands together during handwashing?
A. At least 5 seconds
B. At least 10 seconds
C. At least 60 seconds
D. At least 20 seconds
Answer: D
Rationale: The CDC recommends scrubbing hands for at least 20 seconds to effectively
remove pathogens.
6. Which member of the healthcare team helps residents learn to use adaptive
devices for activities of daily living (ADLs)?
A. Physical Therapist
B. Speech-Language Pathologist
C. Occupational Therapist
D. Dietitian
Answer: C
