LNA Week 8 Comprehensive Quiz 2026/2027 UPDATE
1. What is the first step an LNA should take when preparing to feed a resident
who is on aspiration precautions?
A. Place the resident in a supine position
B. Mix all foods together for easier swallowing
C. Offer a straw for all liquids
D. Ensure the resident is sitting upright at a 90-degree angle
Answer: D
Rationale: For residents at risk of aspiration, sitting upright at 90 degrees (High Fowler’s)
is essential to prevent food or fluid from entering the airway.
2. Which of the following is a sign of dehydration in an elderly resident?
A. Increased urine output
B. Dark, concentrated urine
C. Moist mucous membranes
D. Lowered body temperature
Answer: B
,Rationale: Dark, concentrated urine and low output are classic indicators that a resident is
not receiving enough fluids.
3. When recording fluid intake, 1 ounce is equivalent to how many milliliters
(mL)?
A. 5 mL
B. 30 mL
C. 15 mL
D. 50 mL
Answer: B
Rationale: The standard conversion used in medical charting is 1 oz = 30 mL.
4. What is the medical term for the ‘nothing by mouth’ order?
A. PRN
B. NPO
C. ADL
D. NIDDM
Answer: B
Rationale: NPO stands for the Latin ‘nil per os’, meaning nothing by mouth.
, 5. A resident is on a low-sodium diet. Which food should the LNA encourage
them to avoid?
A. Fresh apples
B. Steamed broccoli
C. Canned soup
D. Brown rice
Answer: C
Rationale: Canned foods, especially soups, are notoriously high in sodium used as a
preservative.
6. Which member of the healthcare team is responsible for assessing a
resident’s swallowing ability?
A. Occupational Therapist
B. Physical Therapist
C. Registered Dietician
D. Speech-Language Pathologist
Answer: D
1. What is the first step an LNA should take when preparing to feed a resident
who is on aspiration precautions?
A. Place the resident in a supine position
B. Mix all foods together for easier swallowing
C. Offer a straw for all liquids
D. Ensure the resident is sitting upright at a 90-degree angle
Answer: D
Rationale: For residents at risk of aspiration, sitting upright at 90 degrees (High Fowler’s)
is essential to prevent food or fluid from entering the airway.
2. Which of the following is a sign of dehydration in an elderly resident?
A. Increased urine output
B. Dark, concentrated urine
C. Moist mucous membranes
D. Lowered body temperature
Answer: B
,Rationale: Dark, concentrated urine and low output are classic indicators that a resident is
not receiving enough fluids.
3. When recording fluid intake, 1 ounce is equivalent to how many milliliters
(mL)?
A. 5 mL
B. 30 mL
C. 15 mL
D. 50 mL
Answer: B
Rationale: The standard conversion used in medical charting is 1 oz = 30 mL.
4. What is the medical term for the ‘nothing by mouth’ order?
A. PRN
B. NPO
C. ADL
D. NIDDM
Answer: B
Rationale: NPO stands for the Latin ‘nil per os’, meaning nothing by mouth.
, 5. A resident is on a low-sodium diet. Which food should the LNA encourage
them to avoid?
A. Fresh apples
B. Steamed broccoli
C. Canned soup
D. Brown rice
Answer: C
Rationale: Canned foods, especially soups, are notoriously high in sodium used as a
preservative.
6. Which member of the healthcare team is responsible for assessing a
resident’s swallowing ability?
A. Occupational Therapist
B. Physical Therapist
C. Registered Dietician
D. Speech-Language Pathologist
Answer: D
