Chapter 7: Basic Nursing Skills Test (CNA)
Questions With Correct Answers A+ Grade
Which of the following is the normal temperature range for the oral method? - CORRECT
ANSWER -A. 97.6 - 99.6 degrees F
What can an overbed table be used for? - CORRECT ANSWER -C. Placement of meals.
Which of the following thermometers is used to take a temperature from the ear? - CORRECT
ANSWER -C. Tympanic thermometer.
Which temperature site is considered to be the most accurate? - CORRECT ANSWER -B. Rectal
What should be done with soiled bed linens? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER -D. The person is confused or disoriented.
Where should the call light be placed when a nursing assistant leaves a resident's room? -
CORRECT ANSWER -C. Within the resident's reach.
Which of the following should a nursing assistant do during a resident's admission? - CORRECT
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? - CORRECT
ANSWER -C. The NA must hold onto the thermometer at all times while taking a rectal
temperature.
Questions With Correct Answers A+ Grade
Which of the following is the normal temperature range for the oral method? - CORRECT
ANSWER -A. 97.6 - 99.6 degrees F
What can an overbed table be used for? - CORRECT ANSWER -C. Placement of meals.
Which of the following thermometers is used to take a temperature from the ear? - CORRECT
ANSWER -C. Tympanic thermometer.
Which temperature site is considered to be the most accurate? - CORRECT ANSWER -B. Rectal
What should be done with soiled bed linens? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER -D. The person is confused or disoriented.
Where should the call light be placed when a nursing assistant leaves a resident's room? -
CORRECT ANSWER -C. Within the resident's reach.
Which of the following should a nursing assistant do during a resident's admission? - CORRECT
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? - CORRECT
ANSWER -C. The NA must hold onto the thermometer at all times while taking a rectal
temperature.
