BASIC NURSING SKILLS EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS UPDATED .
What can changes in vital signs indicate? - Correct Answer -Residents condition is worsening.
Which changes should be reported to a supervisor? - Correct Answer -Resident has a fever
Resident has a rapid pulse
Resident blood pressure changes
Resident pain worsen
What are the four sites for measuring body temperatures? - Correct Answer -Mouth
Rectum
Armpit
Temporal Artery
Which of the following is a normal temperature range for the oral method? - Correct Answer -
97.6-99.6
Which of the following thermometers is used to take a temperature in the ear? - Correct Answer -
Tympanic
Which of the following temperature sites is another word for the armpit area? - Correct Answer -
Axillary
Which temperature is site is considered to be the most accurate? - Correct Answer -Rectal/
1
WITH ANSWERS UPDATED .
What can changes in vital signs indicate? - Correct Answer -Residents condition is worsening.
Which changes should be reported to a supervisor? - Correct Answer -Resident has a fever
Resident has a rapid pulse
Resident blood pressure changes
Resident pain worsen
What are the four sites for measuring body temperatures? - Correct Answer -Mouth
Rectum
Armpit
Temporal Artery
Which of the following is a normal temperature range for the oral method? - Correct Answer -
97.6-99.6
Which of the following thermometers is used to take a temperature in the ear? - Correct Answer -
Tympanic
Which of the following temperature sites is another word for the armpit area? - Correct Answer -
Axillary
Which temperature is site is considered to be the most accurate? - Correct Answer -Rectal/
1
