LNA | Licensed Nursing Assistant | Week 7 Quiz - Comprehensive
Update
1. Which of the following is considered a normal adult resting heart rate?
A. 40-60 beats per minute
B. 100-120 beats per minute
C. 60-100 beats per minute
D. 50-70 beats per minute
Answer: C
Rationale: The standard normal range for a resting adult pulse is between 60 and 100
beats per minute.
2. When a resident is on a ‘Restricted Fluids’ order, the Nursing Assistant
should:
A. Offer water every time they enter the room
B. Encourage the resident to drink as much as possible
C. Remove the water pitcher and only give fluids in measured amounts
D. Ignore the order if the resident says they are thirsty
Answer: C
Rationale: Fluid restriction requires strict monitoring and limiting of intake to a specific
amount ordered by the physician.
,3. Which pulse site is most commonly used for taking a manual blood pressure?
A. Radial pulse
B. Carotid pulse
C. Brachial pulse
D. Popliteal pulse
Answer: C
Rationale: The brachial pulse, located at the bend of the elbow, is the standard site for
stethoscope placement during BP measurement.
4. A resident has just finished drinking a cup of hot coffee. How long should the
LNA wait before taking an oral temperature?
A. 5 minutes
B. No waiting is required
C. 45 minutes
D. 10-20 minutes
Answer: D
Rationale: Hot or cold liquids can temporarily alter the mouth’s temperature; waiting 10-
20 minutes allows the mouth to return to its baseline temperature.
5. What is the primary purpose of a ‘Low-Sodium’ diet?
A. To help reduce fluid retention and high blood pressure
B. To promote weight gain
C. To manage blood sugar levels
D. To increase energy levels
Answer: A
Rationale: Sodium attracts water; reducing salt intake helps lower blood pressure and
decreases edema (swelling).
, 6. If a resident’s systolic blood pressure is 150 mmHg and diastolic is 94 mmHg,
this is categorized as:
A. Hypotension
B. Normal blood pressure
C. Bradycardia
D. Hypertension
Answer: D
Rationale: A blood pressure reading over 130/80 is generally considered hypertension in
most clinical settings.
7. How many milliliters (mL) are in 4 ounces (oz) of juice?
A. 60 mL
B. 100 mL
C. 120 mL
D. 150 mL
Answer: C
Rationale: There are 30 mL in 1 ounce. Therefore, 4 oz x 30 mL/oz = 120 mL.
8. A resident with dysphagia is at a high risk for:
A. Aspiration
B. Dehydration only
C. Hyperglycemia
D. Hypertension
Answer: A
Rationale: Dysphagia is difficulty swallowing, which can lead to food or fluid entering the
lungs (aspiration).
Update
1. Which of the following is considered a normal adult resting heart rate?
A. 40-60 beats per minute
B. 100-120 beats per minute
C. 60-100 beats per minute
D. 50-70 beats per minute
Answer: C
Rationale: The standard normal range for a resting adult pulse is between 60 and 100
beats per minute.
2. When a resident is on a ‘Restricted Fluids’ order, the Nursing Assistant
should:
A. Offer water every time they enter the room
B. Encourage the resident to drink as much as possible
C. Remove the water pitcher and only give fluids in measured amounts
D. Ignore the order if the resident says they are thirsty
Answer: C
Rationale: Fluid restriction requires strict monitoring and limiting of intake to a specific
amount ordered by the physician.
,3. Which pulse site is most commonly used for taking a manual blood pressure?
A. Radial pulse
B. Carotid pulse
C. Brachial pulse
D. Popliteal pulse
Answer: C
Rationale: The brachial pulse, located at the bend of the elbow, is the standard site for
stethoscope placement during BP measurement.
4. A resident has just finished drinking a cup of hot coffee. How long should the
LNA wait before taking an oral temperature?
A. 5 minutes
B. No waiting is required
C. 45 minutes
D. 10-20 minutes
Answer: D
Rationale: Hot or cold liquids can temporarily alter the mouth’s temperature; waiting 10-
20 minutes allows the mouth to return to its baseline temperature.
5. What is the primary purpose of a ‘Low-Sodium’ diet?
A. To help reduce fluid retention and high blood pressure
B. To promote weight gain
C. To manage blood sugar levels
D. To increase energy levels
Answer: A
Rationale: Sodium attracts water; reducing salt intake helps lower blood pressure and
decreases edema (swelling).
, 6. If a resident’s systolic blood pressure is 150 mmHg and diastolic is 94 mmHg,
this is categorized as:
A. Hypotension
B. Normal blood pressure
C. Bradycardia
D. Hypertension
Answer: D
Rationale: A blood pressure reading over 130/80 is generally considered hypertension in
most clinical settings.
7. How many milliliters (mL) are in 4 ounces (oz) of juice?
A. 60 mL
B. 100 mL
C. 120 mL
D. 150 mL
Answer: C
Rationale: There are 30 mL in 1 ounce. Therefore, 4 oz x 30 mL/oz = 120 mL.
8. A resident with dysphagia is at a high risk for:
A. Aspiration
B. Dehydration only
C. Hyperglycemia
D. Hypertension
Answer: A
Rationale: Dysphagia is difficulty swallowing, which can lead to food or fluid entering the
lungs (aspiration).
