Chapter 7: Basic Nursing Skills
Test (CNA)
Which of the following is the normal temperature range for the oral method?
- -A. 97.6 - 99.6 degrees F
-What can an overbed table be used for? - -C. Placement of meals.
-Which of the following thermometers is used to take a temperature from
the ear? - -C. Tympanic thermometer.
-Which temperature site is considered to be the most accurate? - -B. Rectal
-What should be done with soiled bed linens? - -B. They should be rolled up
with the dirty side in.
-6. Under which of the following conditions should a nursing assistant not
take an oral temperature on a person? - -D. The person is confused or
disoriented.
-Where should the call light be placed when a nursing assistant leaves a
resident's room? - -C. Within the resident's reach.
-Which of the following should a nursing assistant do during a resident's
admission? - -B. The NA should introduce the resident to other residents and
staff members.
-Which of the following statements is true of measuring rectal
temperatures? - -C. The NA must hold onto the thermometer at all times
while taking a rectal temperature.
-The most common pulse that is used for measuring pulse rate is the - -A.
Radial pulse.
-The normal respiration rate for adults ranges from - -C. 12 - 20 breaths per
minute
-The normal pulse rate for adults is - -B. 60 to 100 beats per minute
-Why should respirations be counted immediately after taking the pulse
while the fingers are still on the wrist? - -B. People make read more quickly if
they know they are being observed
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