CNA Vital Signs Practice Quiz: Measurement & Reporting

1. Question 1
   • The resident states, "I feel dizzy."
   • The resident's temperature is 38.1°C orally.
   • The resident reports having a headache.
   • The resident says the room feels cold.
2. Question 2
   • Resident is probably uncomfortable.
   • Resident appears to have a serious illness.
   • Resident states, "My stomach hurts."
   • Resident is acting strangely.
3. Question 3
   • Record the measurement at the end of the shift.
   • Give the resident a medication for the temperature.
   • Document that the resident has an infection.
   • Report the finding promptly to the licensed nurse.
4. Question 4
   • The name of the thermometer manufacturer only
   • The measurement site and the time obtained
   • The nursing assistant's opinion about the reading
   • The resident's preferred meal and room number only
5. Question 5
   • The resident states, "My chest feels tight," and is holding the center of the chest.
   • The resident has developed a specific medical condition.
   • The resident is exaggerating the discomfort.
   • The resident needs a medication immediately.
6. Question 6
   • Ignore the behavior unless the resident requests help.
   • Report the observed signs of discomfort to the licensed nurse.
   • Ask another resident whether this behavior is typical.
   • Document that the resident is seeking attention.
7. Question 7
   • Document only findings that are within normal limits.
   • Use vague terms such as "fine" instead of measurements.
   • Chart a measurement before obtaining it to save time.
   • Record the actual measurement promptly after obtaining it.
8. Question 8
   • The resident has a new change in level of responsiveness.
   • The resident requests a different television channel.
   • The resident says the pillow is uncomfortable.
   • The resident prefers the window closed.
9. Question 9
   • Resident seems to be pretending to limp.
   • Resident states, "My leg hurts"; resident is limping when walking.
   • Resident has a leg injury.
   • Resident is in pain and looks bad.
10. Question 10
    • It replaces the need to report changes.
    • It supports accurate communication among members of the health care team.
    • It prevents the licensed nurse from reviewing the data.
    • It allows the nursing assistant to determine a diagnosis.
11. Question 11
    • Place the thermometer under the tongue immediately after the resident drinks hot coffee.
    • Ask the resident to hold the thermometer between the teeth.
    • Ask whether the resident recently ate, drank, smoked, or used oral products.
    • Place the thermometer on top of the tongue.
12. Question 12
    • Under the tongue in the posterior sublingual pocket
    • Between the lips and the front teeth
    • Against the roof of the mouth
    • On the center of the tongue
13. Question 13
    • Pulled down and forward
    • Pulled straight downward
    • Pulled up and back
    • Left in place while the probe is forced into the canal
14. Question 14
    • Place the probe in a wet axilla with the arm held away from the body.
    • Position the probe behind the ear.
    • Dry the axilla, place the probe in the center, and hold the arm against the body.
    • Place the probe over the resident's clothing.
15. Question 15
    • Prone with the arms over the head
    • High Fowler's position with both legs extended
    • Side-lying with the upper leg flexed
    • Standing upright
16. Question 16
    • Place it under the tongue.
    • Scan it across the forehead according to the device instructions.
    • Hold it against the axilla through clothing.
    • Insert it into the rectum without lubrication.
17. Question 17
    • Middle and little fingers
    • Thumb and little finger
    • Index and middle fingers
    • Ring finger and thumb
18. Question 18
    • Estimate the rate from the monitor without palpating.
    • Count for 15 seconds and multiply by 2.
    • Count for 10 seconds and multiply by 6.
    • Count for 30 seconds and multiply by 2.
19. Question 19
    • Ask the resident to hold the breath for 30 seconds.
    • Count chest or abdominal rises discreetly after counting the pulse.
    • Count only breaths that sound noisy.
    • Tell the resident to take deep breaths before counting.
20. Question 20
    • A tongue blade and emesis basin
    • A thermometer and pulse oximeter
    • A scale and measuring tape
    • A stethoscope and appropriately sized blood-pressure cuff
21. Question 21
    • 36.8°C
    • 39.0°C
    • 35.4°C
    • 38.2°C
22. Question 22
    • 58 beats per minute
    • 76 beats per minute
    • 118 beats per minute
    • 42 beats per minute
23. Question 23
    • 16 breaths per minute
    • 28 breaths per minute
    • 36 breaths per minute
    • 8 breaths per minute
24. Question 24
    • 142/86 mmHg
    • 118/76 mmHg
    • 128/78 mmHg
    • 120/80 mmHg
25. Question 25
    • 20 breaths per minute
    • 29 breaths per minute
    • 12 breaths per minute
    • 16 breaths per minute
26. Question 26
    • A regular pulse of 84 beats per minute
    • A regular pulse of 68 beats per minute
    • A regular pulse of 96 beats per minute
    • A regular pulse of 112 beats per minute
27. Question 27
    • 36.0°C
    • 36.7°C
    • 37.4°C
    • 37.1°C
28. Question 28
    • Both values are above the normal threshold.
    • The systolic value is below 120, but the diastolic value is above 80.
    • The systolic value is above 120, but the diastolic value is below 80.
    • The reading is below 120/80 in both values.
29. Question 29
    • 37.0°C oral, pulse 72, respirations 16
    • 38.0°C oral, pulse 72, respirations 16
    • 37.0°C oral, pulse 108, respirations 16
    • 37.0°C oral, pulse 72, respirations 24
30. Question 30
    • Count for 10 seconds and multiply by 6.
    • Count for 30 seconds and multiply by 2.
    • Count the pulse for a full minute.
    • Count for 15 seconds and multiply by 4.

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