CHAPTER 7: BASIC NURSING SKILLS
TEST (CNA) WITH CORRECT
SOLUTIONS
Which of the following is the normal temperature range for the oral method? -
ANSWER-A. 97.6 - 99.6 degrees F
What can an overbed table be used for? - ANSWER-C. Placement of meals.
Which of the following thermometers is used to take a temperature from the ear? -
ANSWER-C. Tympanic thermometer.
Which temperature site is considered to be the most accurate? - ANSWER-B. Rectal
What should be done with soiled bed linens? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-D. The person is confused or disoriented.
Where should the call light be placed when a nursing assistant leaves a resident's
room? - ANSWER-C. Within the resident's reach.
Which of the following should a nursing assistant do during a resident's admission? -
ANSWER-B. The NA should introduce the resident to other residents and staff
members.
Which of the following statements is true of measuring rectal temperatures? -
ANSWER-C. The NA must hold onto the thermometer at all times while taking a rectal
temperature.
Hypertension is - ANSWER-B. High blood pressure
Which way is an example of a correct way to write a blood pressure reading? -
ANSWER-A. 120/75
Which of the following statements is true of pain? - ANSWER-C. Pain is a different
experience for each person
Which of the following measures can help reduce pain? - ANSWER-Changing position
TEST (CNA) WITH CORRECT
SOLUTIONS
Which of the following is the normal temperature range for the oral method? -
ANSWER-A. 97.6 - 99.6 degrees F
What can an overbed table be used for? - ANSWER-C. Placement of meals.
Which of the following thermometers is used to take a temperature from the ear? -
ANSWER-C. Tympanic thermometer.
Which temperature site is considered to be the most accurate? - ANSWER-B. Rectal
What should be done with soiled bed linens? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-D. The person is confused or disoriented.
Where should the call light be placed when a nursing assistant leaves a resident's
room? - ANSWER-C. Within the resident's reach.
Which of the following should a nursing assistant do during a resident's admission? -
ANSWER-B. The NA should introduce the resident to other residents and staff
members.
Which of the following statements is true of measuring rectal temperatures? -
ANSWER-C. The NA must hold onto the thermometer at all times while taking a rectal
temperature.
Hypertension is - ANSWER-B. High blood pressure
Which way is an example of a correct way to write a blood pressure reading? -
ANSWER-A. 120/75
Which of the following statements is true of pain? - ANSWER-C. Pain is a different
experience for each person
Which of the following measures can help reduce pain? - ANSWER-Changing position
