NNAAP - NURSING ASSISTANT
PRACTICE EXAM 2 Questions And
Answers
1. When should postmortem care be performed? - ANS Postmortem care needs to be
done before rigor mortis sets in so that the patient's appearance can be maintained.
2. A walker may be used if the client can - ANS A resident must be able to support some
weight before using a walker.
3. A cane should be used on - ANS If the cane is not used on the strong side, the resident
may fall.
4. A nurse aide is collecting linens for a bed change and drops a sheet on the floor. What should
the nurse aide do? - ANS To prevent contamination and the spread of microorganisms, the
sheet should be put in the soiled linen hamper.
5. When applying a cold treatment to a patient, it is important to observe the patient closely for
signs of - ANS Cyanosis is an indication of poor circulation, which could lead to tissue
death. The nurse aide should stop the treatment and report it to the charge nurse.
6. The purpose of correctly positioning the client is to - ANS Correctly positioning a patient
should prevent skin breakdown, increase comfort, and maintain the function of joints and
muscles.
7. A surgical bed should be left in what position? - ANS The bed should be level with the
stretcher. This makes a transfer safer.
8. The preferred way to remove a bedpan from a client who is unable to lift her buttocks is to -
ANS Turning the resident is the easiest method, and it is important to hold the pan to
prevent spilling the contents.
9. After shaving a patient with a safety razor, the nurse aide should - ANS Sharps
containers are puncture resistant. They are used to prevent contact with blood borne
pathogens.
, 10. When a client complains that his dentures are hurting, the appropriate action is to - ANS
Always bring such complaints to the charge nurse.
11. A nurse aide notices that a water pitcher has spilled onto the floor. The best action for the
aide to perform is to - ANS Take care of spills immediately, or a patient may be injured
while waiting for housekeeping.
12. Upon entering a room, the nurse aide notices that a patient is not breathing. The aide's first
action is to - ANS Call for help to activate the facility's emergency medical services. Early
activation increases the client's chances for survival.
13. A patient is on bed rest, wearing a TED hose. How often should the hose be removed? -
ANS To allow normal blood flow to the lower extremities, the hose should be removed twice
a day.
14. Decubitus ulcers can be prevented by - ANS While choices a and b are correct, there is
no data to suggest that choice c is correct.
15. The first step in getting a client up to walk is to - ANS Always make sure the resident is
allowed to get up first.
16. A client's vital signs are as follows: 118/80-8.8-80-30. Which finding should be reported at
once? - ANS The respiratory rate of this client is elevated.
17. All of the following can cause an inaccurate oral temperature reading EXCEPT - ANS
Electronic thermometers are commonly used for assessing temperature.
18. Diastolic blood pressure is determined by - ANS The diasto lie blood pressure occurs
when the heart muscle relaxes. It is the bottom number of the reading and is the last sound
heard before silence.
19. All of the following are correct when measuring blood pressure, EXCEPT - ANS Use a
cuff that fits. If the cuff is too large, you will get a reading that is too low.
20. The first step in performing any procedure is to - ANS Infection control (handwashing)
is always the first step in a procedure.
21. Which of the following best destroys all bacteria? - ANS Only sterilizing destroys
bacteria.
22. In the event of a fire in a client's room, the nurse aide should first - ANS Always get the
client to safety first.
PRACTICE EXAM 2 Questions And
Answers
1. When should postmortem care be performed? - ANS Postmortem care needs to be
done before rigor mortis sets in so that the patient's appearance can be maintained.
2. A walker may be used if the client can - ANS A resident must be able to support some
weight before using a walker.
3. A cane should be used on - ANS If the cane is not used on the strong side, the resident
may fall.
4. A nurse aide is collecting linens for a bed change and drops a sheet on the floor. What should
the nurse aide do? - ANS To prevent contamination and the spread of microorganisms, the
sheet should be put in the soiled linen hamper.
5. When applying a cold treatment to a patient, it is important to observe the patient closely for
signs of - ANS Cyanosis is an indication of poor circulation, which could lead to tissue
death. The nurse aide should stop the treatment and report it to the charge nurse.
6. The purpose of correctly positioning the client is to - ANS Correctly positioning a patient
should prevent skin breakdown, increase comfort, and maintain the function of joints and
muscles.
7. A surgical bed should be left in what position? - ANS The bed should be level with the
stretcher. This makes a transfer safer.
8. The preferred way to remove a bedpan from a client who is unable to lift her buttocks is to -
ANS Turning the resident is the easiest method, and it is important to hold the pan to
prevent spilling the contents.
9. After shaving a patient with a safety razor, the nurse aide should - ANS Sharps
containers are puncture resistant. They are used to prevent contact with blood borne
pathogens.
, 10. When a client complains that his dentures are hurting, the appropriate action is to - ANS
Always bring such complaints to the charge nurse.
11. A nurse aide notices that a water pitcher has spilled onto the floor. The best action for the
aide to perform is to - ANS Take care of spills immediately, or a patient may be injured
while waiting for housekeeping.
12. Upon entering a room, the nurse aide notices that a patient is not breathing. The aide's first
action is to - ANS Call for help to activate the facility's emergency medical services. Early
activation increases the client's chances for survival.
13. A patient is on bed rest, wearing a TED hose. How often should the hose be removed? -
ANS To allow normal blood flow to the lower extremities, the hose should be removed twice
a day.
14. Decubitus ulcers can be prevented by - ANS While choices a and b are correct, there is
no data to suggest that choice c is correct.
15. The first step in getting a client up to walk is to - ANS Always make sure the resident is
allowed to get up first.
16. A client's vital signs are as follows: 118/80-8.8-80-30. Which finding should be reported at
once? - ANS The respiratory rate of this client is elevated.
17. All of the following can cause an inaccurate oral temperature reading EXCEPT - ANS
Electronic thermometers are commonly used for assessing temperature.
18. Diastolic blood pressure is determined by - ANS The diasto lie blood pressure occurs
when the heart muscle relaxes. It is the bottom number of the reading and is the last sound
heard before silence.
19. All of the following are correct when measuring blood pressure, EXCEPT - ANS Use a
cuff that fits. If the cuff is too large, you will get a reading that is too low.
20. The first step in performing any procedure is to - ANS Infection control (handwashing)
is always the first step in a procedure.
21. Which of the following best destroys all bacteria? - ANS Only sterilizing destroys
bacteria.
22. In the event of a fire in a client's room, the nurse aide should first - ANS Always get the
client to safety first.
