UNAR Vital Signs Measurement 4

Question 1

When counting a resident's pulse, the CNA should press gently on the radial pulse site. Where is the radial pulse located?

Accepted Answer

Thumb side of the inner wrist

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Inside of the elbow

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Side of the neck

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Behind the knee

Question 2

Which fingers should the CNA use to palpate a pulse, and why?

Accepted Answer

The index and middle fingers, because the thumb has its own pulse

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The thumb, because it is the strongest finger

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Any finger, as long as gentle pressure is applied

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The little finger, because it is most sensitive

Question 3

A CNA counts a resident's pulse for 30 seconds and gets 36 beats. What should be documented as the pulse rate?

Accepted Answer

72 beats per minute

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36 beats per minute

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54 beats per minute

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18 beats per minute

Question 4

Which term describes a pulse that is irregular, with beats occurring at uneven intervals?

Accepted Answer

Arrhythmia

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Bradycardia

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Tachycardia

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Bounding

Question 5

When counting respirations, the CNA should observe the resident's breathing WITHOUT telling them. Why?

Accepted Answer

Because residents may unconsciously change their breathing rate if they know it is being counted

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To save time during the assessment

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Because respirations are always counted simultaneously with pulse

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To avoid disturbing a sleeping resident

Question 6

One complete respiration consists of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

One inhalation and one exhalation

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One inhalation only

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One exhalation only

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Two inhalations and one exhalation

Question 7

A resident's respiratory rate is 26 breaths per minute. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Report it to the nurse immediately, as it is above the normal adult range

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Document it as normal and continue care

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Reassess in 8 hours

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Encourage the resident to breathe faster