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WorksheetsNNAAP™ Nurse Aide Practice Written Exam Packet Quiz
Total questions: 83
Worksheet time: 42mins
Which of the following is NOT listed as an Activity of Daily Living under Physical Care Skills in the NNAAP Content Outline?
Hygiene
Nutrition and Hydration
Infection Control
Rest/Sleep/Comfort
According to the NNAAP Content Outline, what percentage of the exam is dedicated to Basic Nursing Skills?
7%
37%
10%
15%
Which section of the NNAAP Content Outline covers "Emotional and Mental Health Needs"?
Physical Care Skills
Psychosocial Care Skills
Role of the Nurse Aide
Restorative Skills
If a student wants to focus on the area with the highest number of questions in the NNAAP exam, which topic should they study?
Activities of Daily Living
Basic Nursing Skills
Communication
Client Rights
Which of the following is a component of Restorative Skills according to the NNAAP Content Outline?
Dressing and Grooming
Safety/Emergency
Prevention
Communication
Which of the following best describes the focus of the "Role of the Nurse Aide" section in the NNAAP Content Outline?
Infection control and safety
Communication, client rights, legal/ethical behavior, and teamwork
Nutrition and hydration
Hygiene and grooming
Why is it important for a nurse aide to understand both "Spiritual and Cultural Needs" and "Emotional and Mental Health Needs" as outlined in the NNAAP Content Outline?
To ensure proper nutrition and hydration
To provide holistic care that addresses all aspects of a patient's well-being
To improve technical procedures
To focus only on physical care skills
What is the term for a device used to take the place of a missing body part?
Pronation
Abduction
External rotation
Prosthesis
When a client has left-sided weakness, what part of a sweater is put on first?
Both sleeves
Left sleeve
Client’s choice
Right sleeve
It is appropriate for a nurse aide to share the information regarding a client’s status with:
any one the nurse aide sees fit
the client’s family members
the client’s roommate
the staff on the next shift
When helping a client who is recovering from a stroke to walk, the nurse aide should assist:
on the client’s strong side
on the client’s weak side
from behind the client
with a wheelchair
The nurse aide is caring for a client who is agitated. The nurse aide SHOULD:
speak loudly so the client can hear the instructions
ask to reassign the care of this client
talk in a slow, calm, reassuring manner
tell the client to be quiet
The purpose for padding side rails on the client’s bed is to:
use them as a restraint
have a place to connect the call signal
protect the client from injury
keep the client warm
Exercises that move each muscle and joint are called:
adduction
range of motion
abduction
rotation
How can the nurse aide BEST help a client who is not accepting a loss?
Leave the client alone
Convince the client to accept the loss
Encourage the client to talk
Discourage individual activity
The Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrust) is used for a client who has:
a bloody nose
a blocked airway
fallen out of bed
impaired eyesight
To BEST communicate with a client who is totally deaf, the nurse aide should:
smile frequently and speak loudly
smile often and talk rapidly
avoid eye contact
write out information
The nurse aide is asked by a confused client what day it is. The nurse aide should:
explain that memory loss is natural and the date is not important
ignore the request
point to the date on a calendar and say the date
provide the date and then test the client later
To avoid pulling the catheter when turning a male client, the catheter tube must be taped to the client’s:
bed sheet
upper thigh
bed frame
hip
A nurse aide can assist clients with their spiritual needs by:
taking clients to the nurse aide’s church
allowing clients to talk about their beliefs
avoiding any religious discussions
talking about the nurse aide’s own spiritual beliefs
A nurse aide MUST wear gloves when:
feeding a client
doing peri-care
giving a back rub
doing range of motion
When getting ready to dress a client, the nurse aide SHOULD:
get the first clothes the nurse aide can reach in the closet
give the client a choice of what to wear
use the clothes the client wore the day before
choose clothes that the nurse aide personally likes
If the nurse aide discovers fire in a client’s room, the FIRST thing to do is:
call the nurse in charge
try to put out the fire
open a window
remove the client
In order to communicate clearly with a client who has hearing loss, the nurse aide should:
speak in a high pitched tone of voice
stand behind the client when speaking
speak in a loud and slow manner
look directly at the client when speaking
Which of the following stages of dying is usually the final stage?
Anger
Acceptance
Bargaining
Depression
If a client says, “God is punishing me” or “Why me?”, how should the nurse aide respond?
Reply, “God doesn’t punish people.”
Listen quietly
Ignore the client
Make jokes
The role of the ombudsman is to:
run a group of nursing homes
work with the nursing home to protect clients’ rights
control the nursing home budget
prepare classes that nurse aides take to learn about client hygiene
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:
help the client understand the nurse aide’s faith
tell the client that it is important for the client to join some church, even if it is not the nurse aide’s church
respect the client’s beliefs and avoid starting religious discussions
arrange to have the nurse aide’s clergyman visit the client
The nurse aide notices that a client’s mail has been delivered to the client’s room. The nurse aide SHOULD:
open the mail and leave it on the client’s table
open the mail and read it to the client
read the mail to make sure it doesn’t contain upsetting news
give the client the unopened mail and offer help as needed
Which of the following is a correct measurement of urinary output?
40 oz
300 cc
2 cups
1 quart
The client offers a nurse aide a twenty dollar bill as a thank you for all that the nurse aide has done. The nurse aide SHOULD:
take the money so as not to offend the client
politely refuse the money
take the money and buy something for the floor
ask the nurse in charge what to do
All of the following situations are examples of abuse or neglect EXCEPT:
restraining a client according to a physician’s order
leaving a client alone in a bathtub
threatening to withhold a client’s meals
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:
report the incident to the other nurse aides
tell the client to stop
laugh and tell the client to go in the bathroom
leave the client alone and provide privacy
To convert four ounces of juice to milliliters (ml), the nurse aide should multiply:
4 x 5 ml
4 x 10 ml
4 x 15 ml
4 x 30 ml
In giving care according to the client’s Bill of Rights, the nurse aide SHOULD:
provide privacy during the client’s personal care
open the client’s mail without permission
use the client’s personal possessions for another client
prevent the client from complaining about care
The LAST sense a dying client will lose is:
smell
hearing
taste
sight
A client wakes up during the night and asks for something to eat. The nurse aide SHOULD:
check client’s diet before offering nourishment
tell the client nothing is available at night
explain that breakfast is coming in three hours
tell the client that eating is not allowed during the night
The normal aging process is BEST defined as the time when:
people become dependent and childlike
Alzheimer’s disease begins
normal body functions and senses decline
people are over sixty-five years of age
If a client is confused, the nurse aide should:
ignore the client until he starts to make sense
restrain the client so that he does not hurt himself
keep the client away from other clients
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?
Responsibility
Retention
Rehabilitation
Reincarnation
When changing an unsterile dressing, the nurse aide should wash hands:
before the procedure
after the procedure
before and after the procedure
before, after removal of the soiled dressing, and after the procedure
Clean bed linen placed in a client’s room but NOT used should be:
returned to the linen closet
used for a client in the next room
taken to the nurse in charge
put in the dirty linen container
The nurse aide finds a conscious client lying on the bathroom floor. The FIRST thing the nurse aide should do is:
help the client into a sitting position
call for assistance from the nurse in charge
offer the client a drink of water
check for signs of injury
If a nurse aide finds a client who is sad and crying, the nurse aide should:
ask the client if something is wrong
tell the client to cheer up
tell the client to stop crying
call the client’s family
Clients have the right to:
smoke in any area of the facility
have access to a telephone
go anywhere in the facility
see other clients’ medical reports
Proper use of a waist restraint requires that the nurse aide:
release the restraint every four hours
watch for skin irritation
tie restraints to the siderail
apply the restraint tightly so the client cannot move
To prevent the spread of infection, how should the nurse aide handle the soiled linens removed from a client’s bed?
Shake them in the air
Place them in a neat pile on the floor
Carry them close to the nurse aide’s body
Put them in the dirty linen container
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:
try to move the client alone
have the family do it
ask another nurse aide to help
go on to another task
To prevent dehydration of the client, the nurse aide SHOULD:
offer fluids frequently while the client is awake
wake the client hourly during the night to offer fluids
give the client frequent baths
feed the client salty food to increase thirst
When transferring a client, MOST of the client’s weight should be supported by the nurse aide’s:
back
shoulders
legs
wrists
To be sure that a client’s weight is measured accurately, the client should be weighed:
after a meal
by a different nurse aide
at the same time of day
after a good night’s sleep
How many tips does a quad-cane base have?
1
2
3
4
BEFORE taking the oral temperature of a client who has just finished a cold drink, the nurse aide should wait:
10 to 20 minutes
25 to 35 minutes
45 to 55 minutes
at least 1 hour
Which of the following methods is the CORRECT way to remove a dirty isolation gown?
Pull it over the head
Let it drop to the floor and step out of it
Roll it dirty side in and away from the body
Pull it off by the sleeve and shake it out
What would be the BEST way for the nurse aide to promote client independence in bathing a client who has had a stroke?
Give the client a complete bath only when the client requests it
Encourage the client to do as much as possible and assist as needed
Leave the client alone and assume the client will do as much as she can
Limit the client to washing her hands
A safety device used to assist a DEPENDENT client from a bed to a chair is called a:
posey vest
hand roll
transfer/gait belt
foot board
If a nurse aide needs to wear a gown to care for a client in isolation, the nurse aide MUST:
wear the same gown to care for all other assigned clients
leave the gown untied
take the gown off before leaving the client’s room
take the gown off in the dirty utility room
When making an occupied bed, the nurse aide SHOULD:
put the dirty sheets on the floor
help the client to sit in a chair while the bed is being made
lower both side rails before changing the sheets
raise side rail on unattended side
The nurse aide is in the employee dining room. A group of nurse aides are eating lunch together and begin discussing how rude a certain client was acting. The nurse aide SHOULD:
join in the conversation
suggest that this is not the place to discuss the client
be quiet and not say anything to the other nurse aides
return to the unit and tell the client what was said
The nurse aide enters a client’s room, and the client states that he has pain. What should the nurse aide do?
Report it to the nurse in charge
Tell the client to get out of bed for awhile
Tell the client that the pain will go away soon
Ignore the client’s statement
A client is upset and crying over the recent death of her husband. How should the nurse aide respond?
Tell her not to cry because it will make her feel sad
Close the door and leave the client to cry alone
Take the client to an activity to help her forget her husband
Sit with the client and allow her to talk about her feelings
Which temperature is considered MOST accurate?
Oral
Axillary
Groin
Rectal
What is a beginning sign of a pressure sore?
Swelling
Numbness
Discoloration
Coolness
While assisting a client with denture care the nurse aide observes that the upper plate is cracked. The nurse aide SHOULD:
clean the dentures and return them to the client’s mouth
call the client’s family
call the dentist and make an appointment
report the damage to the nurse in charge
A new client refuses to wear a clothing protector at lunch. The nurse aide SHOULD:
tell the client that he must wear it
put the clothing protector on the client
report this to the nurse in charge
respect the client’s wishes
The nurse aide can BEST show that he is listening to the client by:
changing the subject frequently
responding when appropriate
correcting the client’s mistakes
directing the conversation
The BEST time to prepare for a disaster is:
while evacuating residents
during lunch
when everyone is safely in bed
before it happens
What is the purpose of the answer sheet shown in the image?
To record answers for a nurse aide Written Examination
To provide instructions for a practical exam
To display the correct answers for the exam
To grade the exam automatically
According to the instructions, what should you do after filling in one bubble for each question?
Check your answers using the answer key
Submit the answer sheet immediately
Erase all incorrect answers
Leave the answer sheet blank
Why is it important to fill in only one bubble for each question on the answer sheet?
To ensure your answer is recorded correctly
To make the answer sheet look neat
To avoid using too much ink
To save time during the exam
Which category does the question about "EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS" belong to in the practice exam answer key?
ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING
EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS
BASIC NURSING SKILLS
CLIENT RIGHTS
If a question is about "CLIENT RIGHTS," which of the following is most likely to be its answer category?
BASIC NURSING SKILLS
CLIENT RIGHTS
RESTORATIVE SKILLS
ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING
Which of the following categories is NOT listed in the practice exam answer key?
SPIRITUAL AND CULTURAL NEEDS
PHARMACOLOGY
RESTORATIVE SKILLS
COMMUNICATION
A student is reviewing a question about "LEGAL AND ETHICAL BEHAVIOR." Which skill or concept should they focus on to answer correctly?
Understanding patient rights and responsibilities
Performing basic nursing procedures
Applying ethical principles in healthcare situations
Communicating with team members
Why is it important for nursing students to understand the "SPIRITUAL AND CULTURAL NEEDS" category?
To improve technical nursing skills
To provide holistic and respectful care to diverse patients
To learn about legal documentation
To focus on daily living activities
A question about "ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING" would most likely test a student's ability to:
Administer medication
Assist patients with bathing, dressing, and eating
Interpret legal documents
Communicate with family members
Which category would a question about "restoring a patient's mobility" most likely fall under?
RESTORATIVE SKILLS
CLIENT RIGHTS
EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS
LEGAL AND ETHICAL BEHAVIOR
Which category does question number 48 belong to?
Basic Nursing Skills
Restorative Skills
Communication
Client Rights
What is the answer to question number 52?
D
B
C
A
Which of the following categories is NOT listed in the table?
Basic Nursing Skills
Restorative Skills
Pharmacology
Communication
If a question is about "Legal and Ethical Behavior," which question number does it correspond to?
51
52
53
54
Which answer is most frequently associated with the "Basic Nursing Skills" category in the provided table?
A
B
C
D
A student wants to focus on questions related to "Client Rights." Which question number should they review?
58
59
60
56
