Chapter 7: Basic Nursing Skills Test
(CNA)
Which of the following is the normal temperature range for the oral method? correct answersA. 97.6 -
99.6 degrees F
What can an overbed table be used for? correct answersC. Placement of meals.
Which of the following thermometers is used to take a temperature from the ear? correct answersC.
Tympanic thermometer.
Which temperature site is considered to be the most accurate? correct answersB. Rectal
What should be done with soiled bed linens? correct answersB. 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 answersD. The person is confused or disoriented.
Where should the call light be placed when a nursing assistant leaves a resident's room? correct
answersC. Within the resident's reach.
Which of the following should a nursing assistant do during a resident's admission? correct answersB.
The NA should introduce the resident to other residents and staff members.
Which of the following statements is true of measuring rectal temperatures? correct answersC. 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 correct answersA. Radial pulse.
(CNA)
Which of the following is the normal temperature range for the oral method? correct answersA. 97.6 -
99.6 degrees F
What can an overbed table be used for? correct answersC. Placement of meals.
Which of the following thermometers is used to take a temperature from the ear? correct answersC.
Tympanic thermometer.
Which temperature site is considered to be the most accurate? correct answersB. Rectal
What should be done with soiled bed linens? correct answersB. 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 answersD. The person is confused or disoriented.
Where should the call light be placed when a nursing assistant leaves a resident's room? correct
answersC. Within the resident's reach.
Which of the following should a nursing assistant do during a resident's admission? correct answersB.
The NA should introduce the resident to other residents and staff members.
Which of the following statements is true of measuring rectal temperatures? correct answersC. 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 correct answersA. Radial pulse.
