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CHAPTER 7: BASIC NURSING SKILLS
TEST (CNA) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025
Which of the following is the normal temperature range for the
oral method? - correct answer- A. 97.6 - 99.6 degrees F
What can an overbed table be used for? - correct answer- C.
Placement of meals.
Which of the following thermometers is used to take a
temperature from the ear? - correct answer- C. Tympanic
thermometer.
Which temperature site is considered to be the most accurate?
- correct answer- B. Rectal
What should be done with soiled bed linens? - correct answer-
B. They should be rolled up with the dirty side in.
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6. Under which of the following conditions should a nursing
assistant not take an oral temperature on a person? - correct
answer- D. The person is confused or disoriented.
Where should the call light be placed when a nursing assistant
leaves a resident's room? - correct answer- C. Within the
resident's reach.
Which of the following should a nursing assistant do during a
resident's admission? - correct answer- B. The NA should
introduce the resident to other residents and staff members.
Which of the following statements is true of measuring rectal
temperatures? - correct answer- 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 - correct answer- A. Radial pulse.
The normal respiration rate for adults ranges from - correct
answer- C. 12 - 20 breaths per minute
CHAPTER 7: BASIC NURSING SKILLS
TEST (CNA) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025
Which of the following is the normal temperature range for the
oral method? - correct answer- A. 97.6 - 99.6 degrees F
What can an overbed table be used for? - correct answer- C.
Placement of meals.
Which of the following thermometers is used to take a
temperature from the ear? - correct answer- C. Tympanic
thermometer.
Which temperature site is considered to be the most accurate?
- correct answer- B. Rectal
What should be done with soiled bed linens? - correct answer-
B. They should be rolled up with the dirty side in.
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6. Under which of the following conditions should a nursing
assistant not take an oral temperature on a person? - correct
answer- D. The person is confused or disoriented.
Where should the call light be placed when a nursing assistant
leaves a resident's room? - correct answer- C. Within the
resident's reach.
Which of the following should a nursing assistant do during a
resident's admission? - correct answer- B. The NA should
introduce the resident to other residents and staff members.
Which of the following statements is true of measuring rectal
temperatures? - correct answer- 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 - correct answer- A. Radial pulse.
The normal respiration rate for adults ranges from - correct
answer- C. 12 - 20 breaths per minute
