CNA Chapter 7: Basic Nursing Skills Test | Most Tested Questions
| Graded A+
1. Describe the role of nursing assistants in monitoring IV therapy.
Nursing assistants change IV bags regularly.
Nursing assistants are responsible for inserting IV catheters.
Nursing assistants are responsible for observing the IV site for any
issues or complications.
Nursing assistants administer medications through the IV.
2. If a nursing assistant is tasked with collecting a urine specimen for a patient
with a urinary tract infection, which method should they use to ensure the
sample is accurate?
24-hour Urine
Random Urine
First Morning Urine
Clean Catch
3. What is the correct statement regarding the subjective nature of pain?
Pain is universally the same for everyone
Pain does not vary with age or gender
Pain is a different experience for each person
Pain can only be measured by medical professionals
4. What is the normal range of temperature when measured orally?
100.4°F to 101.4°F
, 96.8°F to 99.6°F
98.6°F to 99.0°F
90°F to 98°F
5. If a nursing assistant fails to introduce a new resident to others during
admission, what potential impact could this have on the resident's
experience?
The resident will become more familiar with the staff.
The resident will quickly adapt without any issues.
The resident may feel isolated and anxious in their new
environment.
The resident will receive better medical care.
6. What is the correct placement for the call light when a nursing assistant exits
a resident's room?
Near the door.
Within the resident's reach.
On the bedside table.
On the floor.
7. In a scenario where a patient requires long-term urinary management due to
a medical condition, which type of catheter would be most appropriate to
use?
External catheter
Intermittent catheter
Foley catheter
, Indwelling catheter
8. Describe the importance of balancing the scale to zero before weighing a
resident.
Balancing the scale to zero is not important for weight measurement.
Balancing the scale to zero helps in determining the patient's height.
Balancing the scale to zero is only necessary for certain patients.
Balancing the scale to zero ensures accurate weight measurement
for the resident.
9. Describe the primary purpose of an indwelling catheter in patient care.
An indwelling catheter is used to administer medications directly into
the bladder.
An indwelling catheter is used to continuously drain urine from the
bladder over an extended period.
An indwelling catheter is used to monitor blood pressure in the
urinary tract.
An indwelling catheter is used for short-term urine collection during
procedures.
10. In a blood pressure reading of 110/70, 110 represents pressure and 70
represents pressure.
diastolic; systolic
normal; below normal
high; low
systolic; diastolic
, 11. What is the primary responsibility of a nursing assistant when measuring
rectal temperatures?
To record the temperature after removing the thermometer.
To ensure the patient is lying on their back.
To clean the thermometer before use.
To hold onto the thermometer at all times.
12. What thermometer is used when checking the ear?
Petrous
Inferfered
Tympanic
Axillary
13. Why do you keep your fingers or stethoscope in place after you count the
pulse and while you are counting respirations?
So the patient knows that you care about him.
So the patient does not know that you are counting his respirations.
It saves time.
To maintain close contact with your patient.
14. What is the normal pulse rate range for adults?
70 to 110 beats per minute
50 to 80 beats per minute
80 to 120 beats per minute
60 to 100 beats per minute
| Graded A+
1. Describe the role of nursing assistants in monitoring IV therapy.
Nursing assistants change IV bags regularly.
Nursing assistants are responsible for inserting IV catheters.
Nursing assistants are responsible for observing the IV site for any
issues or complications.
Nursing assistants administer medications through the IV.
2. If a nursing assistant is tasked with collecting a urine specimen for a patient
with a urinary tract infection, which method should they use to ensure the
sample is accurate?
24-hour Urine
Random Urine
First Morning Urine
Clean Catch
3. What is the correct statement regarding the subjective nature of pain?
Pain is universally the same for everyone
Pain does not vary with age or gender
Pain is a different experience for each person
Pain can only be measured by medical professionals
4. What is the normal range of temperature when measured orally?
100.4°F to 101.4°F
, 96.8°F to 99.6°F
98.6°F to 99.0°F
90°F to 98°F
5. If a nursing assistant fails to introduce a new resident to others during
admission, what potential impact could this have on the resident's
experience?
The resident will become more familiar with the staff.
The resident will quickly adapt without any issues.
The resident may feel isolated and anxious in their new
environment.
The resident will receive better medical care.
6. What is the correct placement for the call light when a nursing assistant exits
a resident's room?
Near the door.
Within the resident's reach.
On the bedside table.
On the floor.
7. In a scenario where a patient requires long-term urinary management due to
a medical condition, which type of catheter would be most appropriate to
use?
External catheter
Intermittent catheter
Foley catheter
, Indwelling catheter
8. Describe the importance of balancing the scale to zero before weighing a
resident.
Balancing the scale to zero is not important for weight measurement.
Balancing the scale to zero helps in determining the patient's height.
Balancing the scale to zero is only necessary for certain patients.
Balancing the scale to zero ensures accurate weight measurement
for the resident.
9. Describe the primary purpose of an indwelling catheter in patient care.
An indwelling catheter is used to administer medications directly into
the bladder.
An indwelling catheter is used to continuously drain urine from the
bladder over an extended period.
An indwelling catheter is used to monitor blood pressure in the
urinary tract.
An indwelling catheter is used for short-term urine collection during
procedures.
10. In a blood pressure reading of 110/70, 110 represents pressure and 70
represents pressure.
diastolic; systolic
normal; below normal
high; low
systolic; diastolic
, 11. What is the primary responsibility of a nursing assistant when measuring
rectal temperatures?
To record the temperature after removing the thermometer.
To ensure the patient is lying on their back.
To clean the thermometer before use.
To hold onto the thermometer at all times.
12. What thermometer is used when checking the ear?
Petrous
Inferfered
Tympanic
Axillary
13. Why do you keep your fingers or stethoscope in place after you count the
pulse and while you are counting respirations?
So the patient knows that you care about him.
So the patient does not know that you are counting his respirations.
It saves time.
To maintain close contact with your patient.
14. What is the normal pulse rate range for adults?
70 to 110 beats per minute
50 to 80 beats per minute
80 to 120 beats per minute
60 to 100 beats per minute
