Chapter 7: Basic Nursing Skills Test (CNA)

Chapter 7: Basic Nursing Skills Test (CNA) Which of the following is the normal temperature range for the oral method? Ans- A. 97.6 - 99.6 degrees F What can an overbed table be used for? Ans- C. Placement of meals. Which of the following thermometers is used to take a temperature from the ear? Ans- C. Tympanic thermometer. Which temperature site is considered to be the most accurate? Ans- B. Rectal What should be done with soiled bed linens? Ans- 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? Ans- D. The person is confused or disoriented. Where should the call light be placed when a nursing assistant leaves a resident's room? Ans- C. Within the resident's reach. Which of the following should a nursing assistant do during a resident's admission? Ans- B. The NA should introduce the resident to other residents and staff members. Which of the following statements is true of measuring rectal temperatures? Ans- C. The NA must hold onto the thermometer at all times while taking a rectal temperature. The most common pulse that is used for measuring pulse rate is the Ans- A. Radial pulse. The normal respiration rate for adults ranges from Ans- C. 12 - 20 breaths per minute The normal pulse rate for adults is Ans- B. 60 to 100 beats per minute Why should respirations be counted immediately after taking the pulse while the fingers are still on the wrist? Ans- B. People make read more quickly if they know they are being observed What is a nursing assistant responsibilities during an in-house transfer of a resident? Ans- C. The NA should pack all the residents belongings. Which of the following blood pressures fall within the normal range? Ans- A. 119/75 Hypertension is Ans- B. High blood pressure Which way is an example of a correct way to write a blood pressure reading? Ans- A. 120/75 Which of the following statements is true of pain? Ans- C. Pain is a different experience for each person Which of the following measures can help reduce pain? Ans- Changing position Which of the following is true of non-sterile dressings? Ans- They are applied to dry wounds Which of the following statements is true of IV therapy? Ans- Nursing assistants will observe the IV site for problems Which is true of nursing assistants and catheters? Ans- NA'S Observe and Report regarding catheters Guidelines for proper catheter Care by a nursing assistant include the following Ans- Keeping the genital area clean to prevent infection How far should a tympanic thermometer be inserted into the ear? Ans- 1/4 to 1/2 inch Which type of urine specimen does not include the first and last urine in the sample? Ans- Clean Catch 8 ounces are equal to _______ milliliters. Ans- 240 To convert ounces to milliliters the na should multiply by Ans- 30 Restraints can be applied Ans- Only with a doctor's order _______________ is a serious problem that may result from restraint use Ans- Pressure ulcers An example of a restraint alternative is Ans- Giving the resident a repetitive task Which of the following is another word for armpit Ans- Axilla An oral thermometer is usually color coded Ans- Green or blue Which of the following is a machine that changes air in a room into air with more oxygen? Ans- Oxygen concentrator Which type of urinary catheter remains inside a person for a period of time? Ans- Indwelling catheter Before weighing a resident of the scale should be balanced at Ans- Zero