Nursing Assistant Practice Exam Quiz
Test your knowledge and skills as a nursing assistant with this practice quiz. Answer all questions to the best of your ability.
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Which of the following is a primary responsibility of a nursing assistant?
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Assisting patients with daily living activities
Prescribing medication
Diagnosing illnesses
Performing surgery
A patient is unable to get out of bed. What is the best way for a nursing assistant to prevent bedsores?
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Reposition the patient every two hours
Encourage the patient to sleep more
Feed the patient more frequently
Reduce fluid intake
Select all the tasks that nursing assistants are typically allowed to perform:
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Help with bathing and grooming
Administer medication
Take vital signs
Change bed linens
Prescribe treatments
Rate your confidence in handling patient hygiene needs.
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A patient suddenly becomes unresponsive. What is your first action?
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Call for help and check for breathing
Leave the room to find a nurse
Give the patient water
Start cleaning the area
Which of these is a sign of dehydration in a patient?
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Dry mouth and lips
Frequent urination
Moist skin
Increased appetite
Match the following patient care tasks to the appropriate frequency.
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Every shift
Daily
Weekly
Change bed linens
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Check vital signs
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Assist with bathing
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Which infection control practices should a nursing assistant always follow? Select all that apply.
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Wash hands before and after patient contact
Wear gloves when handling bodily fluids
Share personal protective equipment
Dispose of sharps in a designated container
A resident complains of pain. What should the nursing assistant do first?
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Report the complaint to the nurse
Ignore the complaint
Give the resident pain medication
Tell the resident to rest
Briefly describe a challenging situation you have faced as a nursing assistant and how you handled it.
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