CNA CNA Vital Signs and Measurements 3

Question 1

A CNA is preparing to measure a resident's blood pressure. What should the cuff size be based on?

Accepted Answer

The size of the resident's arm circumference

Answer

The resident's age

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The resident's diagnosis

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The resident's weight

Question 2

When should a CNA measure and record a resident's intake and output (I&O)?

Accepted Answer

Every shift, when ordered by the nurse or care plan

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Only when the resident complains of thirst

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Only when the resident has a urinary catheter

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Once per day at the end of the night shift

Question 3

What action should a CNA take FIRST when a resident's oral temperature reads 103.2°F?

Accepted Answer

Report the temperature to the nurse immediately

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Apply a cool cloth and wait 30 minutes before reporting

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Give the resident extra fluids and recheck in two hours

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Document it in the chart and continue with other tasks

Question 4

Which device is used to measure a resident's oxygen saturation at the bedside?

Accepted Answer

Pulse oximeter

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Sphygmomanometer

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Spirometer

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Glucometer

Question 5

When documenting vital signs, what information must the CNA always include?

Accepted Answer

The reading, time taken, and the CNA's signature or initials

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Only the reading if it is abnormal

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The reading and the method used, but not the time

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The reading and a comment about the resident's mood

Question 6

A resident is known to have hypertension. Which blood pressure reading would the CNA report as a concern?

Accepted Answer

165/100 mmHg

Answer

118/76 mmHg

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122/80 mmHg

Answer

130/84 mmHg