UNAR Vital Signs Measurement 2

Question 1

Which thermometer site provides the most accurate core body temperature reading?

Accepted Answer

Rectal

Answer

Axillary

Answer

Oral

Answer

Tympanic

Question 2

A CNA is measuring a resident's axillary temperature. How long should the thermometer be held in place when using a glass thermometer?

Accepted Answer

5 minutes

Answer

1 minute

Answer

3 minutes

Answer

10 minutes

Question 3

When taking a rectal temperature, the CNA should insert the lubricated thermometer probe approximately how far into the rectum for an adult?

Accepted Answer

1 inch

Answer

1/2 inch

Answer

2 inches

Answer

3 inches

Question 4

A tympanic thermometer measures temperature at which location?

Accepted Answer

The eardrum (tympanic membrane)

Answer

Under the tongue

Answer

The armpit

Answer

The forehead

Question 5

Before taking an oral temperature, the CNA should wait at least how long after the resident has had hot or cold liquids?

Accepted Answer

15 minutes

Answer

5 minutes

Answer

10 minutes

Answer

30 minutes

Question 6

Which resident would be most appropriate for an axillary temperature measurement instead of oral?

Accepted Answer

A confused resident who cannot hold the thermometer under their tongue safely

Answer

A resident who is sleeping

Answer

A resident with a hip replacement

Answer

A resident who has had recent abdominal surgery

Question 7

When documenting a rectal temperature, the CNA should note the reading followed by which letter to indicate the site?

Accepted Answer

R

Answer

O

Answer

A

Answer

T