INACE Basic Nursing Skills

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

98.6°F to 100°F

Answer

95°F to 97°F

Answer

100°F to 102°F

Answer

96°F to 98°F

Question 2

What is the proper technique for taking a patient's pulse?

Accepted Answer

Press the index and middle fingers on the patient’s wrist or neck.

Answer

Use your thumb to check the pulse.

Answer

Use the palm of your hand to check the pulse.

Answer

Place the wrist on the patient’s chest and listen for a heartbeat.

Question 3

When assisting a patient with personal hygiene, which of the following should you do first?

Accepted Answer

Provide oral care.

Answer

Comb the patient's hair.

Answer

Wash the patient's hands.

Answer

Assist the patient in brushing their teeth.

Question 4

When measuring a patient's blood pressure, you should place the cuff:

Accepted Answer

Just above the elbow.

Answer

Over the patient’s wrist.

Answer

Around the patient’s ankle.

Answer

Around the patient’s neck.

Question 5

Which of the following is an important step when assisting a patient with a bed bath?

Accepted Answer

Expose only the area you are washing to ensure privacy.

Answer

Ensure the water temperature is between 110°F and 120°F.

Answer

Use soap only on the face and legs.

Answer

Do not provide privacy to the patient.