CNA Vital Signs Measurement

Question 1

What is the normal range for an adult's oral body temperature?

Accepted Answer

97.6°F to 99.6°F

Answer

The normal oral temperature range for adults is 97.6°F to 99.6°F, with 98.6°F considered the average.

Question 2

What is the normal resting pulse rate range for an adult?

Accepted Answer

60 to 100 beats per minute

Answer

A normal adult resting heart rate is 60 to 100 beats per minute; values outside this range indicate bradycardia or tachycardia.

Question 3

What is the normal respiratory rate for a healthy adult?

Accepted Answer

12 to 20 breaths per minute

Answer

A normal adult respiratory rate is 12 to 20 breaths per minute; rates above or below this range require reporting.

Question 4

Which blood pressure reading is considered normal for an adult?

Accepted Answer

Less than 120/80 mmHg

Answer

A normal blood pressure for adults is less than 120/80 mmHg; readings at or above 130/80 indicate hypertension.

Question 5

The radial pulse is most commonly assessed at which location?

Accepted Answer

Wrist on the thumb side

Answer

The radial pulse is palpated at the wrist on the thumb side, over the radial artery, making it the most accessible pulse site for routine assessment.

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