CNA Vital Signs Measurement

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

97.6°F to 99.6°F

Answer

96.0°F to 97.5°F

Answer

99.7°F to 101.0°F

Answer

100.4°F to 102.0°F

Question 2

What is the normal resting pulse rate range for an adult?

Accepted Answer

60 to 100 beats per minute

Answer

40 to 60 beats per minute

Answer

100 to 120 beats per minute

Answer

50 to 80 beats per minute

Question 3

What is the normal respiratory rate for a healthy adult?

Accepted Answer

12 to 20 breaths per minute

Answer

8 to 12 breaths per minute

Answer

20 to 28 breaths per minute

Answer

6 to 10 breaths per minute

Question 4

Which blood pressure reading is considered normal for an adult?

Accepted Answer

Less than 120/80 mmHg

Answer

140/90 mmHg

Answer

135/85 mmHg

Answer

125/82 mmHg

Question 5

The radial pulse is most commonly assessed at which location?

Accepted Answer

Wrist on the thumb side

Answer

Inner elbow (antecubital fossa)

Answer

Neck (carotid artery)

Answer

Temple (temporal artery)

Question 6

When measuring a patient's respiratory rate, the CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Count breaths while appearing to still check the pulse

Answer

Tell the patient you are counting their breaths

Answer

Ask the patient to breathe deeply and count

Answer

Count for only 10 seconds and multiply by 6

Question 7

Which thermometer route typically yields the highest temperature reading?

Accepted Answer

Rectal

Answer

Oral

Answer

Axillary

Answer

Tympanic