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