NNAAP Nurse Aide Practice
Exam Questions and Answers
What is the term for a device used to take the place of a missing body part? -
ANSWER- Prosthesis
When a client has left-sided weakness, what is the recommended part of the
sweater to put on first? - ANSWER-Left sleeve
It is appropriate for a nurse aide to share the information regarding a client's
status with:
- ANSWER-the staff on the next shift
When helping a client who is recovering from a stroke to walk, the nurse aide
should assist: - ANSWER-on the client's weak side
The nurse aide is caring for a client who is agitated. The nurse aide
SHOULD: - ANSWER-talk in a slow, calm, reassuring manner
Exercises that move each muscle and joint are called: - ANSWER-range of
motion
How can the nurse aide BEST help a client who is not accepting loss? -
ANSWER- Encourage the client to talk
To BEST communicate with a client who is totally deaf, the nurse
aide should: - ANSWER-write out information
The nurse aide is asked by a confused client what day it is. The nurse
aide should: - ANSWER-point to the date on the calendar and say the
date
To avoid pulling the catheter when turning a male client, the catheter
tube must be taped to the client's: - ANSWER-upper thigh
A nurse aide can assist clients with their spiritual needs by: - ANSWER-
allowing clients to talk about their beliefs
A nurse aide MUST wear gloves when: - ANSWER-doing peri-care
When getting ready to dress a client, the nurse aide SHOULD: - ANSWER-
give the client a choice of what to wear
If the nurse aide discovers fire in a client's room, the FIRST thing to do is: -
ANSWER- remove the client
,In order to communicate clearly with a client who has hearing loss, the
nurse aide should: - ANSWER-look directly at the client when speaking
Which of the following stages of dying usually is the final stage? - ANSWER-
Acceptance
If a client says, "God is punishing me" or "Why me?", how should the
nurse aide respond? - ANSWER-Listen quietly
The role of the ombudsman is to: - ANSWER-work with the nursing home to
protect the clients' rights
A nurse aide who is active in her church is assigned to care for a client
who is not a member of any religious group. The nurse aide SHOULD: -
ANSWER-respect the clients beliefs and avoid starting religious
discussions
The nurse aide notices that a client's mail has been delivered to the client's
room. The nurse aide SHOULD: - ANSWER-give the client the unopened mail
and offer help as needed
Which of the following is a correct measurement of urinary output? - ANSWER-
300 ml
All of the following situations are examples of abuse or neglect EXCEPT: -
ANSWER- restraining a client according to a physician's order
A) threatening to withhold a client's meals
C) leaving a client alone in a
bathtub D)leaving a client in a wet
and soiled bed
If a client is sitting in a chair in his room masturbating, the nurse aide
SHOULD: - ANSWER-leave the client alone and provide privacy
To convert four ounces of juice to milliliters (ml), the nurse aide
should multiply: - ANSWER-4 x 30 ml
In giving care according to the client's Bill of Rights, the nurse aide
SHOULD: - ANSWER-provide privacy during the client's personal care
A client wakes up during the night and asks for something to eat. The nurse
aide SHOULD: - ANSWER-check the client's diet before offering nourishment
The normal aging process is BEST defined as the time when: - ANSWER-
normal body functions and senses decline
If a client is confused, the nurse aide should: - ANSWER-help the client to
recognize familiar things and people
, What is the process of restoring a disabled client to the highest level of
functioning possible? - ANSWER-Rehabilitaion
When changing an unsterile dressing, the nurse aide should wash hands: -
ANSWER- before, after removal of the soiled dressing, and after the
procedure
The nurse aide finds a conscious client lying on the bathroom floor. The FIRST
thing the nurse aide should do is: - ANSWER-call for assistance from the nurse
in charge
If a nurse aide finds a client who is sad and crying, the nurse aide should: -
ANSWER- ask the client if something is wrong
Clients have the right to: - ANSWER-have access to a telephone
A client needs to be repositioned but is heavy, and the nurse aide is not
sure she can move the client alone. The nurse aide should: - ANSWER-ask
another nurse aide to help
To prevent dehydration of the client, the nurse aide SHOULD: - ANSWER-offer
fluids frequently while the client is awake
When transferring a client, MOST of the client's weight should be
supported by the nurse aide's: - ANSWER-legs
To be sure that a client's weight is measured accurately, the client should
be weighed: - ANSWER-at the same time of day
BEFORE taking the oral temperature of a client who has just finished a cold
drink, the nurse aide should wait: - ANSWER-10 to 20 minutes
Which of the following methods is the CORRECT way to remove a dirty
isolation gown?
- ANSWER-Roll it dirty side in and away from the body
What would the BEST way for the nurse aide to promote client independence
in bathing a client who has had a stroke? - ANSWER-Encourage the client to
do as much as possible and assist as needed
If a nurse aide needs to wear a gown to care for a client in isolation, the
nurse aide MUST: - ANSWER-take the gown off before leaving the client's
room
When making an occupied bed, the nurse aide SHOULD: - ANSWER-raise side
rail on unattended side
Exam Questions and Answers
What is the term for a device used to take the place of a missing body part? -
ANSWER- Prosthesis
When a client has left-sided weakness, what is the recommended part of the
sweater to put on first? - ANSWER-Left sleeve
It is appropriate for a nurse aide to share the information regarding a client's
status with:
- ANSWER-the staff on the next shift
When helping a client who is recovering from a stroke to walk, the nurse aide
should assist: - ANSWER-on the client's weak side
The nurse aide is caring for a client who is agitated. The nurse aide
SHOULD: - ANSWER-talk in a slow, calm, reassuring manner
Exercises that move each muscle and joint are called: - ANSWER-range of
motion
How can the nurse aide BEST help a client who is not accepting loss? -
ANSWER- Encourage the client to talk
To BEST communicate with a client who is totally deaf, the nurse
aide should: - ANSWER-write out information
The nurse aide is asked by a confused client what day it is. The nurse
aide should: - ANSWER-point to the date on the calendar and say the
date
To avoid pulling the catheter when turning a male client, the catheter
tube must be taped to the client's: - ANSWER-upper thigh
A nurse aide can assist clients with their spiritual needs by: - ANSWER-
allowing clients to talk about their beliefs
A nurse aide MUST wear gloves when: - ANSWER-doing peri-care
When getting ready to dress a client, the nurse aide SHOULD: - ANSWER-
give the client a choice of what to wear
If the nurse aide discovers fire in a client's room, the FIRST thing to do is: -
ANSWER- remove the client
,In order to communicate clearly with a client who has hearing loss, the
nurse aide should: - ANSWER-look directly at the client when speaking
Which of the following stages of dying usually is the final stage? - ANSWER-
Acceptance
If a client says, "God is punishing me" or "Why me?", how should the
nurse aide respond? - ANSWER-Listen quietly
The role of the ombudsman is to: - ANSWER-work with the nursing home to
protect the clients' rights
A nurse aide who is active in her church is assigned to care for a client
who is not a member of any religious group. The nurse aide SHOULD: -
ANSWER-respect the clients beliefs and avoid starting religious
discussions
The nurse aide notices that a client's mail has been delivered to the client's
room. The nurse aide SHOULD: - ANSWER-give the client the unopened mail
and offer help as needed
Which of the following is a correct measurement of urinary output? - ANSWER-
300 ml
All of the following situations are examples of abuse or neglect EXCEPT: -
ANSWER- restraining a client according to a physician's order
A) threatening to withhold a client's meals
C) leaving a client alone in a
bathtub D)leaving a client in a wet
and soiled bed
If a client is sitting in a chair in his room masturbating, the nurse aide
SHOULD: - ANSWER-leave the client alone and provide privacy
To convert four ounces of juice to milliliters (ml), the nurse aide
should multiply: - ANSWER-4 x 30 ml
In giving care according to the client's Bill of Rights, the nurse aide
SHOULD: - ANSWER-provide privacy during the client's personal care
A client wakes up during the night and asks for something to eat. The nurse
aide SHOULD: - ANSWER-check the client's diet before offering nourishment
The normal aging process is BEST defined as the time when: - ANSWER-
normal body functions and senses decline
If a client is confused, the nurse aide should: - ANSWER-help the client to
recognize familiar things and people
, What is the process of restoring a disabled client to the highest level of
functioning possible? - ANSWER-Rehabilitaion
When changing an unsterile dressing, the nurse aide should wash hands: -
ANSWER- before, after removal of the soiled dressing, and after the
procedure
The nurse aide finds a conscious client lying on the bathroom floor. The FIRST
thing the nurse aide should do is: - ANSWER-call for assistance from the nurse
in charge
If a nurse aide finds a client who is sad and crying, the nurse aide should: -
ANSWER- ask the client if something is wrong
Clients have the right to: - ANSWER-have access to a telephone
A client needs to be repositioned but is heavy, and the nurse aide is not
sure she can move the client alone. The nurse aide should: - ANSWER-ask
another nurse aide to help
To prevent dehydration of the client, the nurse aide SHOULD: - ANSWER-offer
fluids frequently while the client is awake
When transferring a client, MOST of the client's weight should be
supported by the nurse aide's: - ANSWER-legs
To be sure that a client's weight is measured accurately, the client should
be weighed: - ANSWER-at the same time of day
BEFORE taking the oral temperature of a client who has just finished a cold
drink, the nurse aide should wait: - ANSWER-10 to 20 minutes
Which of the following methods is the CORRECT way to remove a dirty
isolation gown?
- ANSWER-Roll it dirty side in and away from the body
What would the BEST way for the nurse aide to promote client independence
in bathing a client who has had a stroke? - ANSWER-Encourage the client to
do as much as possible and assist as needed
If a nurse aide needs to wear a gown to care for a client in isolation, the
nurse aide MUST: - ANSWER-take the gown off before leaving the client's
room
When making an occupied bed, the nurse aide SHOULD: - ANSWER-raise side
rail on unattended side
