Texas Nurse Aide Practice Test

Answer choices

1. A. Use no PPE because the resident has no known infection.
2. B. Use the PPE required by Standard Precautions and facility policy for the expected exposure.
3. C. Wear gloves only after the vomiting stops.
4. D. Use another resident’s reusable gloves.

Wrong-answer review

• A. Use no PPE because the resident has no known infection.: “Use no PPE because the resident has no known infection” is a weaker response because it breaks the clean-to-dirty sequence, hand-hygiene timing, or PPE selection used in Standard Precautions. The safer step prevents organisms from moving to the resident, aide, or environment.
• C. Wear gloves only after the vomiting stops.: “Wear gloves only after the vomiting stops” misses the key distinction because it breaks the clean-to-dirty sequence, hand-hygiene timing, or PPE selection used in Standard Precautions. The safer step prevents organisms from moving to the resident, aide, or environment.
• D. Use another resident’s reusable gloves.: Choosing “Use another resident’s reusable gloves” would be inappropriate because it breaks the clean-to-dirty sequence, hand-hygiene timing, or PPE selection used in Standard Precautions. The safer step prevents organisms from moving to the resident, aide, or environment.

Answer choices

1. A. Let her sleep through this turn and document that she was resting.
2. B. Follow the care plan and reposition her gently unless the nurse directs otherwise.
3. C. Wait to reposition until a skin check shows redness so unnecessary sleep interruption is avoided.
4. D. Delay the turn for an hour, then perform the next two repositionings closer together.

Answer choices

1. A. Make him use a bedpan so staff can watch him.
2. B. Keep the bathroom door wide open for convenience.
3. C. Provide the planned assistance, give privacy, and stay close enough to respond safely.
4. D. Leave the unit while he is on the toilet.

Answer choices

1. A. Continue dressing so the joint does not become stiff.
2. B. Move the shoulder through full range of motion to test it.
3. C. Tell him pain is expected with age.
4. D. Stop the movement causing pain, make him comfortable, and report the new pain.

Answer choices

1. A. Politely decline the gift and follow facility policy.
2. B. Trade it for a less expensive gift.
3. C. Take it home and tell no one.
4. D. Accept it because the resident offered it freely.

Answer choices

1. A. Redirect her to breakfast and look for the stuffed animal later if she remains upset.
2. B. Tell her the item can be replaced and reassure her that she does not need to worry about it.
3. C. Comfort her and help look for the item.
4. D. Search the room without including her because talking about the item may reinforce the concern.

Answer choices

1. A. Massage the red area with lotion to increase circulation.
2. B. Place a ring-shaped cushion under the area and keep him seated.
3. C. Cover the intact area with a tight dressing and wait until the next skin-care round.
4. D. Relieve pressure according to the care plan, keep the area clean and dry, and report the skin change promptly.

Answer choices

1. A. Do not give food or fluid until swallowing safety is assessed; stay with her and follow the emergency plan.
2. B. Offer crackers instead of water.
3. C. Give a large drink to see if the speech improves.
4. D. Have her walk to the nurses’ station.

Answer choices

1. A. The wheels can roll freely during the transfer.
2. B. The wheelchair is several feet away to give her room.
3. C. The wheelchair is close, positioned correctly, and its brakes are locked.
4. D. The wheelchair footrests are under her feet while she stands.

Answer choices

1. A. Offer frequent sips of water instead of mouth care because swallowing fluid will keep the mouth moist longer.
2. B. Provide mouth care only when the resident asks for it so sleep is not interrupted.
3. C. Provide gentle mouth care as directed and report any new distress.
4. D. Wait until the next scheduled full bath to provide mouth care unless the resident becomes fully alert.