Question 1

The nursing assistant measures respirations that are irregular by:

Accepted Answer

A)  counting the number of respirations in 30 seconds and multiplying by 2. 
B)  counting the number of respirations for 1 full minute. 
C)  using a stethoscope to listen to the respirations for 1 minute. 
D)  having another nursing assistant measure as well. 
A)  counting the number of respirations in 30 seconds and multiplying by 2. 
B)  counting the number of respirations for 1 full minute. 
C)  using a stethoscope to listen to the respirations for 1 minute. 
D)  having another nursing assistant measure as well.

Question 2

When asked by the nurse to check a resident for a pulse deficit, the nursing assistant will:

Accepted Answer

A)  first measure the resident's apical pulse and then immediately measure the radial pulse. 
B)  ask another nursing assistant to measure the resident's radial pulse in both arms. 
C)  measure the resident's radial pulse while the nurse measures the apical pulse. 
D)  subtract the current radial pulse from the last recorded radial pulse. 
A)  first measure the resident's apical pulse and then immediately measure the radial pulse. 
B)  ask another nursing assistant to measure the resident's radial pulse in both arms. 
C)  measure the resident's radial pulse while the nurse measures the apical pulse. 
D)  subtract the current radial pulse from the last recorded radial pulse.

Question 3

The nursing assistant uses an oral electronic thermometer on an adult client and observes that the temperature is 99.6°F. What action should the nursing assistant take first?

Accepted Answer

A)  Report the finding to the nurse immediately. 
B)  Determine whether the client recently drank something hot. 
C)  Chart the finding according to the facility policy. 
D)  Establish if there is a slight change in temperature from past measurements. 
A)  Report the finding to the nurse immediately. 
B)  Determine whether the client recently drank something hot. 
C)  Chart the finding according to the facility policy. 
D)  Establish if there is a slight change in temperature from past measurements.

Question 4

A nursing assistant takes a client's blood pressure and finds it to be very different from when it was last recorded. What will the nursing assistant do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Take the blood pressure again and tell the nurse about the difference. 
B)  Record the last blood pressure measurement as well as the new one. 
C)  Take the blood pressure again and record the second measurement. 
D)  Record the blood pressure measurement immediately. 
A)  Take the blood pressure again and tell the nurse about the difference. 
B)  Record the last blood pressure measurement as well as the new one. 
C)  Take the blood pressure again and record the second measurement. 
D)  Record the blood pressure measurement immediately.

Question 5

When taking a person's blood pressure, how should the person's arm be positioned?

Accepted Answer

A)  Higher than the heart with the palm facing down 
B)  Lower than the heart with the palm facing down 
C)  Higher than the heart with the palm facing up 
D)  Level with the heart with the palm facing up 
A)  Higher than the heart with the palm facing down 
B)  Lower than the heart with the palm facing down 
C)  Higher than the heart with the palm facing up 
D)  Level with the heart with the palm facing up

Question 6

How is the spread of infection prevented when using an electronic thermometer?

Accepted Answer

A)  The probe is discarded after it is used. 
B)  The probe is stored in a disinfectant-filled case. 
C)  A new probe sheath is used with each measurement. 
D)  Sheath colors are different for rectal and oral probes. 
A)  The probe is discarded after it is used. 
B)  The probe is stored in a disinfectant-filled case. 
C)  A new probe sheath is used with each measurement. 
D)  Sheath colors are different for rectal and oral probes.

Question 7

The nursing assistant (NA) prepares to take the blood pressure (BP) of a client returning from dialysis. Which action by the NA requires further intervention?

Accepted Answer

A)  Waiting 5 minutes for the client to rest after returning to their chair 
B)  Asking the client to keep legs uncrossed and feet flat on the floor 
C)  Placing the cuff below the dialysis access point in the right arm 
D)  Determining the correct size BP cuff to use on the client 
A)  Waiting 5 minutes for the client to rest after returning to their chair 
B)  Asking the client to keep legs uncrossed and feet flat on the floor 
C)  Placing the cuff below the dialysis access point in the right arm 
D)  Determining the correct size BP cuff to use on the client

The nursing assistant measures respirations that are irregular by:

When asked by the nurse to check a resident for a pulse deficit, the nursing assistant will:

The nursing assistant uses an oral electronic thermometer on an adult client and observes that the temperature is 99.6°F. What action should the nursing assistant take first?

A nursing assistant takes a client's blood pressure and finds it to be very different from when it was last recorded. What will the nursing assistant do?

When taking a person's blood pressure, how should the person's arm be positioned?

How is the spread of infection prevented when using an electronic thermometer?

The nursing assistant (NA) prepares to take the blood pressure (BP) of a client returning from dialysis. Which action by the NA requires further intervention?

The Health Care System

The Nursing Assistants Job

Professionalism and Job-Seeking Skills

Communication Skills

Those We Care for

The Patients or Residents Environment

The Human Body in Health and Disease

Common Disorders

Rehabilitation and Restorative Care

Overview of Long-Term Care

The Long-Term Care Resident

Caring for People With Dementia

Infection Control

Workplace Safety

Patient and Resident Safety

Basic First Aid and Emergency Care

Assisting With Repositioning and Transferring

Assisting With Exercise

Bedmaking

Assisting With Hygiene

Preventing Pressure Ulcers and Assisting With Wound Care

Assisting With Grooming

Assisting With Nutrition

Assisting With Urinary Elimination

Assisting With Bowel Elimination

Assisting With Comfort

Caring for People Who Are Dying

Caring for People With Developmental Disabilities

Caring for People With Cancer

Caring for People With Hivaids

Caring for People Who Are Having Surgery

Caring for People in the Home Environment

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Exam 20: Measuring and Recording Vital Signs, Height, and Weight

The nursing assistant measures respirations that are irregular by:

When asked by the nurse to check a resident for a pulse deficit, the nursing assistant will:

The nursing assistant uses an oral electronic thermometer on an adult client and observes that the temperature is 99.6°F. What action should the nursing assistant take first?

A nursing assistant takes a client's blood pressure and finds it to be very different from when it was last recorded. What will the nursing assistant do?

When taking a person's blood pressure, how should the person's arm be positioned?

How is the spread of infection prevented when using an electronic thermometer?

The nursing assistant (NA) prepares to take the blood pressure (BP) of a client returning from dialysis. Which action by the NA requires further intervention?

The Health Care System

The Nursing Assistants Job

Professionalism and Job-Seeking Skills

Communication Skills

Those We Care for

The Patients or Residents Environment

The Human Body in Health and Disease

Common Disorders

Rehabilitation and Restorative Care

Overview of Long-Term Care

The Long-Term Care Resident

Caring for People With Dementia

Infection Control

Workplace Safety

Patient and Resident Safety

Basic First Aid and Emergency Care

Assisting With Repositioning and Transferring

Assisting With Exercise

Bedmaking

Assisting With Hygiene

Preventing Pressure Ulcers and Assisting With Wound Care

Assisting With Grooming

Assisting With Nutrition

Assisting With Urinary Elimination

Assisting With Bowel Elimination

Assisting With Comfort

Caring for People Who Are Dying

Caring for People With Developmental Disabilities

Caring for People With Cancer

Caring for People With Hivaids

Caring for People Who Are Having Surgery

Caring for People in the Home Environment

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