LNA | Licensed Nursing Assistant | Week 3 Comprehensive Quiz 2026
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1. What is the normal range for an adult’s oral temperature?
A. 97.6°F to 99.6°F
B. 96.0°F to 97.0°F
C. 98.6°F to 100.6°F
D. 95.0°F to 98.0°F
Answer: A
Rationale: The standard normal range for an oral temperature in an adult is generally
accepted as 97.6°F to 99.6°F (36.5°C to 37.5°C).
2. Which pulse site is most commonly used for taking a manual blood pressure?
A. Radial
B. Carotid
C. Popliteal
D. Brachial
Answer: D
Rationale: The brachial pulse, located inside the elbow, is the standard site for placing the
stethoscope when measuring blood pressure.
,3. A resident has a blood pressure reading of 150/95. This is medically known as:
A. Hypotension
B. Homeostasis
C. Tachycardia
D. Hypertension
Answer: D
Rationale: Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure, typically defined as
readings consistently above 130/80.
4. When measuring a resident’s pulse, the LNA notes the rate is 52 beats per
minute. This is called:
A. Bradycardia
B. Tachycardia
C. Arrhythmia
D. Hyperpnea
Answer: A
Rationale: Bradycardia is a heart rate of less than 60 beats per minute in an adult.
5. What is the best way to accurately measure a resident’s respiration rate?
A. Tell the resident you are counting their breaths
B. Count for 5 seconds and multiply by 12
C. Wait until the resident is talking to count
D. Keep your fingers on the radial pulse while counting breaths
Answer: D
Rationale: To prevent the resident from consciously altering their breathing, the LNA
should act as if they are still taking the pulse.
, 6. Which of the following is an example of objective data?
A. The resident says they have a headache
B. The resident’s temperature is 101.2°F
C. The resident reports feeling nauseous
D. The resident states they are lonely
Answer: B
Rationale: Objective data is measurable or observable information, such as vital signs,
while subjective data is what the patient reports feeling.
7. When using a gait belt, the LNA should grasp the belt:
A. From the top, with palms facing down
B. Around the resident’s neck for stability
C. Using only one hand to allow for balance
D. From the bottom, with an underhand grip
Answer: D
Rationale: An underhand grip (palms up) provides the most secure and stable hold when
assisting a resident with a gait belt.
8. To prevent pressure injuries, bed-bound residents should be repositioned at
least every:
A. 2 hours
B. Shift change
C. 4 hours
D. Mealtime only
Answer: A
Rationale: Repositioning every 2 hours is the standard protocol to relieve pressure on
bony prominences.
|UPDATE
1. What is the normal range for an adult’s oral temperature?
A. 97.6°F to 99.6°F
B. 96.0°F to 97.0°F
C. 98.6°F to 100.6°F
D. 95.0°F to 98.0°F
Answer: A
Rationale: The standard normal range for an oral temperature in an adult is generally
accepted as 97.6°F to 99.6°F (36.5°C to 37.5°C).
2. Which pulse site is most commonly used for taking a manual blood pressure?
A. Radial
B. Carotid
C. Popliteal
D. Brachial
Answer: D
Rationale: The brachial pulse, located inside the elbow, is the standard site for placing the
stethoscope when measuring blood pressure.
,3. A resident has a blood pressure reading of 150/95. This is medically known as:
A. Hypotension
B. Homeostasis
C. Tachycardia
D. Hypertension
Answer: D
Rationale: Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure, typically defined as
readings consistently above 130/80.
4. When measuring a resident’s pulse, the LNA notes the rate is 52 beats per
minute. This is called:
A. Bradycardia
B. Tachycardia
C. Arrhythmia
D. Hyperpnea
Answer: A
Rationale: Bradycardia is a heart rate of less than 60 beats per minute in an adult.
5. What is the best way to accurately measure a resident’s respiration rate?
A. Tell the resident you are counting their breaths
B. Count for 5 seconds and multiply by 12
C. Wait until the resident is talking to count
D. Keep your fingers on the radial pulse while counting breaths
Answer: D
Rationale: To prevent the resident from consciously altering their breathing, the LNA
should act as if they are still taking the pulse.
, 6. Which of the following is an example of objective data?
A. The resident says they have a headache
B. The resident’s temperature is 101.2°F
C. The resident reports feeling nauseous
D. The resident states they are lonely
Answer: B
Rationale: Objective data is measurable or observable information, such as vital signs,
while subjective data is what the patient reports feeling.
7. When using a gait belt, the LNA should grasp the belt:
A. From the top, with palms facing down
B. Around the resident’s neck for stability
C. Using only one hand to allow for balance
D. From the bottom, with an underhand grip
Answer: D
Rationale: An underhand grip (palms up) provides the most secure and stable hold when
assisting a resident with a gait belt.
8. To prevent pressure injuries, bed-bound residents should be repositioned at
least every:
A. 2 hours
B. Shift change
C. 4 hours
D. Mealtime only
Answer: A
Rationale: Repositioning every 2 hours is the standard protocol to relieve pressure on
bony prominences.
