CNA Vital Signs and Measurements 3

Question 1

The CNA notices a resident's pulse is 52 beats per minute. This is called:

Accepted Answer

Bradycardia

Answer

Bradycardia is a pulse rate below 60 beats per minute in an adult.

Question 2

Which blood pressure cuff size error causes a falsely HIGH reading?

Accepted Answer

Cuff too small for the arm

Answer

A cuff that is too small compresses the artery inadequately, requiring more pressure and producing a falsely elevated reading.

Question 3

When measuring blood pressure, the arm should be positioned:

Accepted Answer

At heart level

Answer

The arm must be at heart level for an accurate blood pressure reading; a lowered arm produces falsely high readings.

Question 4

A resident's temperature is 104°F. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Report immediately to the nurse

Answer

A temperature of 104°F is a significant fever requiring immediate reporting to the nurse for clinical evaluation.

Question 5

Cheyne-Stokes respirations are characterized by:

Accepted Answer

Cycles of increasing depth, then apnea

Answer

Cheyne-Stokes breathing is a cyclic pattern of gradually increasing depth followed by a period of apnea, often seen in dying patients.

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