Chapter 7: Basic Nursing Skills Test
(CNA) Questions And Answers.
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
(CNA) Questions And Answers.
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
