Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care: The Basics Chapter 7 Review Questions With Correct Answers

1) Which of the following is the normal temperature range for the oral method? - Answer 97.6-99.6 degrees fahrenheit 2) What can an overbed table be used for? - Answer Placement of meals 3) Which of the following thermometers is used to measure temperature from the ear? - Answer Tympanic thermometer 4) Which temperature site is considered to be the most accurate? - Answer Rectal 5) What should be done with soiled bed linens? - Answer They should be rolled up with the dirty side in 6) Under which of the following conditions should an NA not measure a person's temperature orally (via mouth)? - Answer The person is confused to disoriented 7) Where should the call light be placed when an NA leaves a resident's room?* - Answer Within the resident's reach 8) Which of the following should an NA do during a resident's admission? - Answer The NA should introduce the resident to other residents and staff members 9)Which of the following statements is true of measuring rectal temperatures? - Answer The NA must hold on to the thermometer at all times while measuring a rectal temperature 10) The most common pulse that is used for measuring pulse rate is the... - Answer Radial pulse 11) The normal respiration rate for adults ranges from... - Answer 12 to 20 breaths per minute 12) The normal pulse rate for adults ranges from... - Answer 60 to 100 beats per minute 13) Why should respirations be counted immediately after taking the pulse, while the fingers are still on the wrist? - Answer People may breathe more quickly if they know they are being observed