CNA Basic Nursing Skills 2 2

Question 1

When measuring an oral temperature with a glass thermometer, how long should it remain in place?

Accepted Answer

2 to 3 minutes

Answer

1 minute

Answer

5 to 8 minutes

Answer

10 minutes

Question 2

A resident's radial pulse feels irregular. What should the CNA do?

Accepted Answer

Report the finding to the nurse immediately

Answer

Record the finding and continue the care routine

Answer

Ask the resident to take a deep breath and recheck

Answer

Recount for 15 seconds and multiply by 4

Question 3

What is the normal resting respiratory rate for an adult?

Accepted Answer

12 to 20 breaths per minute

Answer

6 to 10 breaths per minute

Answer

22 to 28 breaths per minute

Answer

30 to 40 breaths per minute

Question 4

Which blood pressure reading should be reported to the nurse as abnormal?

Accepted Answer

190/110 mmHg

Answer

118/76 mmHg

Answer

122/80 mmHg

Answer

110/70 mmHg

Question 5

When should a CNA re-take a resident's temperature after the resident has just finished drinking hot coffee?

Accepted Answer

After at least 15 to 30 minutes

Answer

Immediately, using the rectal route instead

Answer

After exactly 5 minutes

Answer

It does not matter; coffee does not affect readings

Question 6

When counting a resident's pulse, the CNA notices it is bounding and strong. This finding most likely indicates:

Accepted Answer

A potentially elevated blood pressure or fluid overload

Answer

Normal cardiac function

Answer

The resident is relaxed and sleeping

Answer

The resident needs more fluids