Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care Test Questions and Correct Answers

Admission the first time an NA meets a new resident Vital signs measuring the body temperature counting the pulse counting the rate of respirations measuring the blood pressure observing and reporting the level of pain There are different sites for measuring body temperature: - The mouth (Oral) - The rectum (rectal) - The armpit (Axilla) - The ear (Tympanic) - Temporal artery (The artery just below the skin of the forehead). Oral and Rectal Thermometers are usually colorized as... - Oral thermometers are usually green - Rectal thermometers are usually red A Rectual themperature is generally considered to be... - The most accurate axillary temperature is considered to be... - The least accurate An NA should not measure an oral temp on a person who... - Is confused or disoriented Do not take an oral temp if the resident has... - Smokedm eaten or drunk fluids, chewed gum, or exercised in the last 10 or 30 minutes. Mouth (oral) temp 97.6-99.6 Rectum (rectal) temp 98.6-100.6 - it is important to hold onto the thermometer at all times while the thermometer is in the rectum A rectal thermometer goes in... 1/2 to 1 inch Armpit (axilla/axillary) temp 96.6-98.6 - Position the thermometer (bulb end for mercury-free) in the center of the armpit. Fold the resident's arm over his chest Ear (