CNA CHAPTER 7: BASIC NURSING
SKILLS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS
_________ is often the first time a nursing assistant (NA) meets a new resident. -
ANSWER-Admission
The NA should try to make sure the resident has a positive __________ of her and her
facility. - ANSWER-impression
The NA should prepare the ____ before the resident arrives. - ANSWER-room
The NA should ask _________ to find out a resident's personal preferences and
________. - ANSWER-preferences, routines
The NA should _________ herself to the resident and state her position. - ANSWER-
introduce
The NA should always call a resident by her ______ name until she tells the NA what
she prefers to be called. - ANSWER-formal
The NA should try to make sure the new resident feels welcome and wanted. The NA
should not ____ the process or the new resident. - ANSWER-rush
The NA can help the resident by explaining daily life in the facility and offering to take
the resident on a ____. - ANSWER-tour
New residents must be given a copy of their legal ______. - ANSWER-rights
It is important for the NA to _______ the new resident in case something important was
missed. - ANSWER-observe
A resident has a legal right to have his ________ items that he has brought with him
treated carefully. - ANSWER-personal
True/False: A transfer to a new facility or hospital is normally easy for residents to
handle. - ANSWER-False
True/False: Residents should be informed of transfers as early as possible. - ANSWER-
True
What is the normal temperature range for the oral method? - ANSWER-97.6-99.6
degrees Fahrenheit
, What thermometer is used to take a temperature from the ear? - ANSWER-tympanic
thermometer
What temperature site is another word for the armpit area? - ANSWER-Axilla
Which temperature site is generally considered to be the most accurate? - ANSWER-
Rectum (rectal)
A rectal thermometer is usually color-coded... - ANSWER-Red
True/False: The resident will usually pack her own belongings for a transfer. -
ANSWER-False
True/False: The nursing assistant should introduce the resident to everyone in the new
area. - ANSWER-True
True/False: One way that a nursing assistant can involve the resident in the packing
process is to show the resident her empty closet. - ANSWER-True
True/False: The NA will write the order when it is time for a resident to be discharged. -
ANSWER-False
True/False: OBRA requires that residents have the right to receive advance notice
before they are discharged. - ANSWER-True
What might changes in vital signs indicate? - ANSWER-How well the vital organs are
working & a new or worsening condition.
What pulse is most often used for measuring pulse rate? - ANSWER-Radial Pulse
For adults, the normal pulse rate is... - ANSWER-60-100 beats per minute
Inhaling air into the lungs is also called... - ANSWER-inspiration
Exhaling air out of the lungs is also called... - ANSWER-expiration
The normal respiration rate for adults ranges from - ANSWER-12-20 breaths per minute
Why is it important for the NA to observe respirations without letting the resident know
what she is doing? - ANSWER-People may breathe more quickly if they know they are
being observed.
What is considered a high blood pressure reading? - ANSWER-130/85
What piece of equipment is used to measure blood pressure? - ANSWER-
sphygmomanometer
SKILLS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS
_________ is often the first time a nursing assistant (NA) meets a new resident. -
ANSWER-Admission
The NA should try to make sure the resident has a positive __________ of her and her
facility. - ANSWER-impression
The NA should prepare the ____ before the resident arrives. - ANSWER-room
The NA should ask _________ to find out a resident's personal preferences and
________. - ANSWER-preferences, routines
The NA should _________ herself to the resident and state her position. - ANSWER-
introduce
The NA should always call a resident by her ______ name until she tells the NA what
she prefers to be called. - ANSWER-formal
The NA should try to make sure the new resident feels welcome and wanted. The NA
should not ____ the process or the new resident. - ANSWER-rush
The NA can help the resident by explaining daily life in the facility and offering to take
the resident on a ____. - ANSWER-tour
New residents must be given a copy of their legal ______. - ANSWER-rights
It is important for the NA to _______ the new resident in case something important was
missed. - ANSWER-observe
A resident has a legal right to have his ________ items that he has brought with him
treated carefully. - ANSWER-personal
True/False: A transfer to a new facility or hospital is normally easy for residents to
handle. - ANSWER-False
True/False: Residents should be informed of transfers as early as possible. - ANSWER-
True
What is the normal temperature range for the oral method? - ANSWER-97.6-99.6
degrees Fahrenheit
, What thermometer is used to take a temperature from the ear? - ANSWER-tympanic
thermometer
What temperature site is another word for the armpit area? - ANSWER-Axilla
Which temperature site is generally considered to be the most accurate? - ANSWER-
Rectum (rectal)
A rectal thermometer is usually color-coded... - ANSWER-Red
True/False: The resident will usually pack her own belongings for a transfer. -
ANSWER-False
True/False: The nursing assistant should introduce the resident to everyone in the new
area. - ANSWER-True
True/False: One way that a nursing assistant can involve the resident in the packing
process is to show the resident her empty closet. - ANSWER-True
True/False: The NA will write the order when it is time for a resident to be discharged. -
ANSWER-False
True/False: OBRA requires that residents have the right to receive advance notice
before they are discharged. - ANSWER-True
What might changes in vital signs indicate? - ANSWER-How well the vital organs are
working & a new or worsening condition.
What pulse is most often used for measuring pulse rate? - ANSWER-Radial Pulse
For adults, the normal pulse rate is... - ANSWER-60-100 beats per minute
Inhaling air into the lungs is also called... - ANSWER-inspiration
Exhaling air out of the lungs is also called... - ANSWER-expiration
The normal respiration rate for adults ranges from - ANSWER-12-20 breaths per minute
Why is it important for the NA to observe respirations without letting the resident know
what she is doing? - ANSWER-People may breathe more quickly if they know they are
being observed.
What is considered a high blood pressure reading? - ANSWER-130/85
What piece of equipment is used to measure blood pressure? - ANSWER-
sphygmomanometer
