Chapter 7: Basic Nursing Skills Test (CNA) Questions and Answers (2022/2023) (Verified Answers)

Chapter 7: Basic Nursing Skills Test (CNA) Questions and Answers (2022/2023) (Verified Answers) Which of the following is the normal temperature range for the oral method? - ANS A. 97.6 - 99.6 degrees F What can an overbed table be used for? - ANS C. Placement of meals. Which of the following thermometers is used to take a temperature from the ear? - ANS C. Tympanic thermometer. Which temperature site is considered to be the most accurate? - ANS B. Rectal What should be done with soiled bed linens? - ANS 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? - ANS D. The person is confused or disoriented. Where should the call light be placed when a nursing assistant leaves a resident's room? - ANS C. Within the resident's reach. Which of the following should a nursing assistant do during a resident's admission? - ANS B. The NA should introduce the resident to other residents and staff members. Which of the following statements is true of measuring rectal temperatures? - ANS 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 - ANS A. Radial pulse. The normal respiration rate for adults ranges from - ANS C. 12 - 20 breaths per minute The normal pulse rate for adults is - ANS B. 60 to 100 beats per minute Why should respirations be counted immediately after taking the pulse while the fingers are still on the wrist? - ANS B. People make read more quickly if they know they are being observed What is a nursing assistant responsibilities during an in-house transfer of a resident? - ANS C. The NA should pack all the residents belongings. Which of the following blood pressures fall within the normal range? - ANS A. 119/75 Hypertension is - ANS B. High blood pressure Which way is an example of a correct way to write a blood pressure reading? - ANS A. 120/75 Which of the following statements is true of pain? - ANS C. Pain is a different experience for each person Which of the following measures can help reduce pain? - ANS Changing position Which of the following is true of non-sterile dressings? - ANS They are applied to dry wounds