STNA STATE TEST UPDATED
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS A+ GRADE
-emesis - Correct Answers-vomiting
-ostomy - Correct Answers-surgically create an opening
(G Tube) gastric feeding tube - Correct Answers-feeding tube that is surgically implanted through the
abdominal wall and into the stomach; used to provide longer term nutrient delivery than would be
provided by an NG-tube; held in place by a balloon inside the stomach
1 oz = ? mL - Correct Answers-30 mL
1 pound = ____ ounces - Correct Answers-16
a kilogram= - Correct Answers-1,000 grams
a kilogram= - Correct Answers-2.2 pounds
AAROM(active assisted range of motion) - Correct Answers-exercises are done by the resident with
some assistance and support from the nursing assistant
abdominal thrust - Correct Answers-a method of attempting to remove an object from the airway of
someone who is choking
Abduction - Correct Answers-Movement away from the midline of the body
Abrasion - Correct Answers-rubs off the surface of skin
active neglect - Correct Answers-the purposeful failure to provide needed care, resulting in harm to a
person
acute care - Correct Answers-24-hour skilled care for short-term illnesses or injuries; generally given
in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers
adaptive devices - Correct Answers-special equipment that helps a person who is ill or disabled to
perform ADLs; also called assistive devices.
Adduction - Correct Answers-Movement toward the midline of the body
ADL's - Correct Answers-activities of daily living.
Brushing teeth, hair, or eating.
advance directives - Correct Answers-legal documents that allow people to decided that kind of
medical care they wish to have if they are unable to make those decisions.
,Ageism - Correct Answers-prejudice or discrimination on the basis of a person's age
aging process - Correct Answers-the natural occurrences in the body that produce the changes
associated with growing old
agitation - Correct Answers-a violent stirring or movement; noisy confusion, excitement; a stirring up
of public enthusiasm
Alzheimer's disease - Correct Answers-a progressive and irreversible brain disorder characterized by
gradual deterioration of memory, reasoning, language, and, finally, physical functioning.
Tangled nerve fibers and protein deposits form in the brain.
Causes dementia.
ambulation - Correct Answers-walking
Anatomy - Correct Answers-The study of body structure
angina pectoris - Correct Answers-chest pain, pressure, or discomfort.
Symptom of CAD.
Anterior (ventral) - Correct Answers-front of the body
Anti-embolic stockings - Correct Answers-fights blood clot formation
Anti-embolic stockings - Correct Answers-stockings that are used to prevent swelling and blood clots
and to promote circulation; also called elastic stockings
Antimicrobial - Correct Answers-an agent that destroys, resists, or prevents the development of
pathogens
anxiety - Correct Answers-The condition of feeling uneasy or worried about what may happen
apathy - Correct Answers-lack of interest or emotion
Aphasia - Correct Answers-inability to speak through speech, writing, or signs because of a brain
dysfunction.
apnea - Correct Answers-absence of breathing
AROM(active range of motion) - Correct Answers-resident can do own range of motion; NA
encourages
arthritis - Correct Answers-inflammation of a joint
aseptic - Correct Answers-free from disease-causing microorganisms
aspiration - Correct Answers-Breathing fluid, food, vomitus, or an object into the lungs
assistive devices - Correct Answers-parallel bars, walkers, axillary crutches, lofstrand crutches, canes
, autoimmune illness - Correct Answers-an illness in which the body's immune system attacks normal
tissue in the body
Axilla Temperature - Correct Answers-96.6 to 98.6
bed cradle - Correct Answers-a frame used to prevent bedclothes from touching all or part of a
person's body.
Bed fracture pan - Correct Answers-More shallow than a bedpan to help those who can't lift their hips
bedpan - Correct Answers-vessel for receiving the urinary and fecal discharges of a patient unable to
leave his or her bed
behavioral care plan - Correct Answers-a detailed method worked out in advance for the attainment of
a goal
bipolar disorder - Correct Answers-severe mood swings between major depressive episodes and manic
episodes
blood pressure - Correct Answers-BP- 120/80
Blood vessel changes - Correct Answers-Damages the retina
bowel program - Correct Answers-program that manipulates factors within a person's control (timing
of defecation, exercise, diet) to produce a regular pattern of comfortable defecation without medication or
enemas
BPH(Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy) - Correct Answers-prostate gland becomes enlarged and causes
pressure on the urethra, only occurs in males.
bradycadia - Correct Answers-heart rate is lower than 60 bpm
bradypnea - Correct Answers-A respiratory rate less than 12 breaths/min
BRAT diet - Correct Answers-bananas, rice, applesauce, toast
C.diff - Correct Answers-mild watery diarrhea
leukocytosis hypoalbuminermia and high fever
CAD(coronary artery disease) - Correct Answers-narrowing of the vessels, reducing the blood flow to
the heart.
Cancer - Correct Answers-any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell
division
cardiac arrest - Correct Answers-complete stopping of heart activity
cardiovascular system - Correct Answers-Blood vessels transport blood, which carries oxygen, carbon
dioxide, nutrients, wastes, etc. The heart pumps blood.
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS A+ GRADE
-emesis - Correct Answers-vomiting
-ostomy - Correct Answers-surgically create an opening
(G Tube) gastric feeding tube - Correct Answers-feeding tube that is surgically implanted through the
abdominal wall and into the stomach; used to provide longer term nutrient delivery than would be
provided by an NG-tube; held in place by a balloon inside the stomach
1 oz = ? mL - Correct Answers-30 mL
1 pound = ____ ounces - Correct Answers-16
a kilogram= - Correct Answers-1,000 grams
a kilogram= - Correct Answers-2.2 pounds
AAROM(active assisted range of motion) - Correct Answers-exercises are done by the resident with
some assistance and support from the nursing assistant
abdominal thrust - Correct Answers-a method of attempting to remove an object from the airway of
someone who is choking
Abduction - Correct Answers-Movement away from the midline of the body
Abrasion - Correct Answers-rubs off the surface of skin
active neglect - Correct Answers-the purposeful failure to provide needed care, resulting in harm to a
person
acute care - Correct Answers-24-hour skilled care for short-term illnesses or injuries; generally given
in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers
adaptive devices - Correct Answers-special equipment that helps a person who is ill or disabled to
perform ADLs; also called assistive devices.
Adduction - Correct Answers-Movement toward the midline of the body
ADL's - Correct Answers-activities of daily living.
Brushing teeth, hair, or eating.
advance directives - Correct Answers-legal documents that allow people to decided that kind of
medical care they wish to have if they are unable to make those decisions.
,Ageism - Correct Answers-prejudice or discrimination on the basis of a person's age
aging process - Correct Answers-the natural occurrences in the body that produce the changes
associated with growing old
agitation - Correct Answers-a violent stirring or movement; noisy confusion, excitement; a stirring up
of public enthusiasm
Alzheimer's disease - Correct Answers-a progressive and irreversible brain disorder characterized by
gradual deterioration of memory, reasoning, language, and, finally, physical functioning.
Tangled nerve fibers and protein deposits form in the brain.
Causes dementia.
ambulation - Correct Answers-walking
Anatomy - Correct Answers-The study of body structure
angina pectoris - Correct Answers-chest pain, pressure, or discomfort.
Symptom of CAD.
Anterior (ventral) - Correct Answers-front of the body
Anti-embolic stockings - Correct Answers-fights blood clot formation
Anti-embolic stockings - Correct Answers-stockings that are used to prevent swelling and blood clots
and to promote circulation; also called elastic stockings
Antimicrobial - Correct Answers-an agent that destroys, resists, or prevents the development of
pathogens
anxiety - Correct Answers-The condition of feeling uneasy or worried about what may happen
apathy - Correct Answers-lack of interest or emotion
Aphasia - Correct Answers-inability to speak through speech, writing, or signs because of a brain
dysfunction.
apnea - Correct Answers-absence of breathing
AROM(active range of motion) - Correct Answers-resident can do own range of motion; NA
encourages
arthritis - Correct Answers-inflammation of a joint
aseptic - Correct Answers-free from disease-causing microorganisms
aspiration - Correct Answers-Breathing fluid, food, vomitus, or an object into the lungs
assistive devices - Correct Answers-parallel bars, walkers, axillary crutches, lofstrand crutches, canes
, autoimmune illness - Correct Answers-an illness in which the body's immune system attacks normal
tissue in the body
Axilla Temperature - Correct Answers-96.6 to 98.6
bed cradle - Correct Answers-a frame used to prevent bedclothes from touching all or part of a
person's body.
Bed fracture pan - Correct Answers-More shallow than a bedpan to help those who can't lift their hips
bedpan - Correct Answers-vessel for receiving the urinary and fecal discharges of a patient unable to
leave his or her bed
behavioral care plan - Correct Answers-a detailed method worked out in advance for the attainment of
a goal
bipolar disorder - Correct Answers-severe mood swings between major depressive episodes and manic
episodes
blood pressure - Correct Answers-BP- 120/80
Blood vessel changes - Correct Answers-Damages the retina
bowel program - Correct Answers-program that manipulates factors within a person's control (timing
of defecation, exercise, diet) to produce a regular pattern of comfortable defecation without medication or
enemas
BPH(Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy) - Correct Answers-prostate gland becomes enlarged and causes
pressure on the urethra, only occurs in males.
bradycadia - Correct Answers-heart rate is lower than 60 bpm
bradypnea - Correct Answers-A respiratory rate less than 12 breaths/min
BRAT diet - Correct Answers-bananas, rice, applesauce, toast
C.diff - Correct Answers-mild watery diarrhea
leukocytosis hypoalbuminermia and high fever
CAD(coronary artery disease) - Correct Answers-narrowing of the vessels, reducing the blood flow to
the heart.
Cancer - Correct Answers-any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell
division
cardiac arrest - Correct Answers-complete stopping of heart activity
cardiovascular system - Correct Answers-Blood vessels transport blood, which carries oxygen, carbon
dioxide, nutrients, wastes, etc. The heart pumps blood.
