Certified Nursing Assistant
TSET · 7 .HC
Program
★ ★
CNA
Chapter 7 — Vital Signs & Patient Care
EST. 1987
QUALITY CARE FOR QUALITY LIVING
CNA Chapter 7 — Vital Signs & Patient Care
CO M P R E H E N S I V E R E V I E W
INSTITUTION CNA Certification Program COURSE CODE CNA Chapter 7
PROGRAM Certified Nursing Assistant ACADEMIC YEAR
EXAM TITLE Chapter 7 — Vital Signs & Patient TOTAL QUESTIONS 97 Questions
Care
COURSE TITLE CNA Vital Signs & Patient Care FORMAT Multiple Choice — Select the
Single Best Answer
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
▸ Select the single best answer for each question.
▸ Questions cover vital signs, patient care, and safety procedures.
▸ Topics include admission, discharge, transfers, and resident rights.
▸ Correct answers and detailed rationales appear below each question.
▸ All clinical data reflects current CNA practice standards.
, SECTION I — VITAL SIGNS & PATIENT CARE Questions 1 – 97
1. When is a patient discharged?
A. When they are in the car and out of the facility
B. When the doctor writes the discharge order
C. When the patient requests to leave
D. When the family arrives to pick them up
CORRECT ANSWER A — When they are in the car and out of the facility
RATIONALE A patient is considered discharged when they are physically leaving the facility,
typically when they are in the car and leaving the premises. The discharge process
includes paperwork, education, and ensuring the patient is ready for discharge.
2. Vital signs include:
A. Temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure
B. Height, weight, and age
C. Appetite, sleep, and activity level
D. Skin color, hair color, and eye color
CORRECT ANSWER A — Temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure
RATIONALE Vital signs are the four key measurements of body function: temperature, pulse,
respirations, and blood pressure. They provide important information about a
resident's overall health status.
,3. A resident should always notify the nurse if:
A. The resident has a fever, respiratory or pulse rate that is too rapid or too slow, or the
resident's blood pressure changes
B. The resident is hungry
C. The resident is tired
D. The resident wants to watch television
CORRECT ANSWER A — The resident has a fever, respiratory or pulse rate that is too rapid or
too slow, or the resident's blood pressure changes
RATIONALE Any significant change in vital signs should be reported to the nurse immediately.
Changes in temperature, pulse, respirations, or blood pressure may indicate a
medical problem.
4. What is the temperature site for the mouth?
A. 97.9-99.6
B. 98.6-100.6
C. 96.6-98.6
D. 96.6-99.7
CORRECT ANSWER A — 97.9-99.6
RATIONALE Normal oral (mouth) temperature ranges from 97.9°F to 99.6°F. This is the most
common site for measuring temperature in adults who can safely hold a
thermometer in their mouth.
, 5. What is the temperature site for the rectum?
A. 97.9-99.6
B. 98.6-100.6
C. 96.6-98.6
D. 96.6-99.7
CORRECT ANSWER B — 98.6-100.6
RATIONALE Normal rectal temperature ranges from 98.6°F to 100.6°F. Rectal temperatures are
generally 0.5°F to 1°F higher than oral temperatures and are considered the most
accurate.
6. What is the temperature site for the armpit?
A. 97.9-99.6
B. 98.6-100.6
C. 96.6-98.6
D. 96.6-99.7
CORRECT ANSWER C — 96.6-98.6
RATIONALE Normal axillary (armpit) temperature ranges from 96.6°F to 98.6°F. Axillary
temperatures are generally 0.5°F to 1°F lower than oral temperatures.
7. What is the temperature site for the ear (tympanic)?
A. 97.9-99.6
B. 98.6-100.6
C. 96.6-98.6
D. 96.6-99.7
CORRECT ANSWER D — 96.6-99.7
RATIONALE Normal tympanic (ear) temperature ranges from 96.6°F to 99.7°F. This site is quick
and non-invasive but may be affected by ear infections or earwax.
TSET · 7 .HC
Program
★ ★
CNA
Chapter 7 — Vital Signs & Patient Care
EST. 1987
QUALITY CARE FOR QUALITY LIVING
CNA Chapter 7 — Vital Signs & Patient Care
CO M P R E H E N S I V E R E V I E W
INSTITUTION CNA Certification Program COURSE CODE CNA Chapter 7
PROGRAM Certified Nursing Assistant ACADEMIC YEAR
EXAM TITLE Chapter 7 — Vital Signs & Patient TOTAL QUESTIONS 97 Questions
Care
COURSE TITLE CNA Vital Signs & Patient Care FORMAT Multiple Choice — Select the
Single Best Answer
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
▸ Select the single best answer for each question.
▸ Questions cover vital signs, patient care, and safety procedures.
▸ Topics include admission, discharge, transfers, and resident rights.
▸ Correct answers and detailed rationales appear below each question.
▸ All clinical data reflects current CNA practice standards.
, SECTION I — VITAL SIGNS & PATIENT CARE Questions 1 – 97
1. When is a patient discharged?
A. When they are in the car and out of the facility
B. When the doctor writes the discharge order
C. When the patient requests to leave
D. When the family arrives to pick them up
CORRECT ANSWER A — When they are in the car and out of the facility
RATIONALE A patient is considered discharged when they are physically leaving the facility,
typically when they are in the car and leaving the premises. The discharge process
includes paperwork, education, and ensuring the patient is ready for discharge.
2. Vital signs include:
A. Temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure
B. Height, weight, and age
C. Appetite, sleep, and activity level
D. Skin color, hair color, and eye color
CORRECT ANSWER A — Temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure
RATIONALE Vital signs are the four key measurements of body function: temperature, pulse,
respirations, and blood pressure. They provide important information about a
resident's overall health status.
,3. A resident should always notify the nurse if:
A. The resident has a fever, respiratory or pulse rate that is too rapid or too slow, or the
resident's blood pressure changes
B. The resident is hungry
C. The resident is tired
D. The resident wants to watch television
CORRECT ANSWER A — The resident has a fever, respiratory or pulse rate that is too rapid or
too slow, or the resident's blood pressure changes
RATIONALE Any significant change in vital signs should be reported to the nurse immediately.
Changes in temperature, pulse, respirations, or blood pressure may indicate a
medical problem.
4. What is the temperature site for the mouth?
A. 97.9-99.6
B. 98.6-100.6
C. 96.6-98.6
D. 96.6-99.7
CORRECT ANSWER A — 97.9-99.6
RATIONALE Normal oral (mouth) temperature ranges from 97.9°F to 99.6°F. This is the most
common site for measuring temperature in adults who can safely hold a
thermometer in their mouth.
, 5. What is the temperature site for the rectum?
A. 97.9-99.6
B. 98.6-100.6
C. 96.6-98.6
D. 96.6-99.7
CORRECT ANSWER B — 98.6-100.6
RATIONALE Normal rectal temperature ranges from 98.6°F to 100.6°F. Rectal temperatures are
generally 0.5°F to 1°F higher than oral temperatures and are considered the most
accurate.
6. What is the temperature site for the armpit?
A. 97.9-99.6
B. 98.6-100.6
C. 96.6-98.6
D. 96.6-99.7
CORRECT ANSWER C — 96.6-98.6
RATIONALE Normal axillary (armpit) temperature ranges from 96.6°F to 98.6°F. Axillary
temperatures are generally 0.5°F to 1°F lower than oral temperatures.
7. What is the temperature site for the ear (tympanic)?
A. 97.9-99.6
B. 98.6-100.6
C. 96.6-98.6
D. 96.6-99.7
CORRECT ANSWER D — 96.6-99.7
RATIONALE Normal tympanic (ear) temperature ranges from 96.6°F to 99.7°F. This site is quick
and non-invasive but may be affected by ear infections or earwax.
