EXAM TERMINAL CERTIFICATION
EVALUATION COMPLETE QUESTIONS
WITH FULL SOLUTION ALREADY PASSED
⩥ The period of heart muscle relaxation is called
a. diastole
b. systole
c. blood pressure
d. mean arterial pressure.
Answer: A
⩥ You are measuring vital signs on a resident. What do you report to the
nurse immediately?
a. the apical pulse
b. any vital sign that is changed from a prior reading
c. when you took the measurement
d. vital signs within the normal range.
Answer: B
,⩥ True or False
Respirations are counted immediately after taking a pulse. The resident
should not know you are counting respirations..
Answer: True
⩥ True or False
Before using your stethoscope on a resident you should wipe the
earpieces and diaphragm with antiseptic wipes..
Answer: True
⩥ True or False
Rectal temperatures are not taken if your resident has heart disease.
Why?.
Answer: True
⩥ True or False
Axillary temperatures are more reliable than oral temperatures..
Answer: False
,⩥ True or False
Taking an apical pulse requires a stethoscope and some sort of clock.
Answer: True
⩥ True or False
The blood pressure cuff works best if applied over clothing.
Answer: False
⩥ True or False
Pain subjective and different for each individual.
Answer: True
⩥ True or False
Unless otherwise ordered, take vital signs with the resident standing.
Answer: False
⩥ The normal body temperature range for the rectal site is:
, a. 98.6 to 100.6 degrees F
b. 96.6 to 98.6 degrees F
c. 97.6 to 99.6 degrees F
d. 99.6 to 101 degrees F.
Answer: A
⩥ You are giving your resident a back massage. Which statement is
false.
a. Warm the lotion before applying it
b. the massage should last about 1 minute
c. use firm strokes
d. always keep your hands in contact with his skin.
Answer: B
⩥ Which statement below is not a safety measure for tub baths and
showers?
a. clean the tub or shower before after use
b. turn hot water on first, then cold
c. place needed items within the person's reach
d. fill the tub before the person gets in it.