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