Chapter 14 Review

Question 1

Which of the following is the normal temperature range for the oral method?

(A) 97.6–99.6 degrees F
(B) 96.6–98.6 degrees F
(C) 93.6–97.9 degrees F
(D) 98.6–100.6 degrees F

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Which of the following thermometers is used to take a temperature from the ear?

(A) Oral thermometer
(B) Rectal thermometer
(C) Tympanic thermometer
(D) Axillary thermometer

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Which of the following is another word for armpit?

(A) Axilla
(B) Rectum
(C) Tympanic
(D) Temporal

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which temperature is considered to be the most accurate?

(A) Oral
(B) Rectal
(C) Axillary
(D) Tympanic

Answer 4

B

Question 5

Under which of the following conditions should a nursing assistant not take an oral temperature on a person?

(A) The person has influenza.
(B) The person almost certainly has a fever.
(C) The person is over six years old.
(D) The person is confused or disoriented.

Answer 5

D

Question 6

An oral thermometer is usually color-coded

(A) Green or blue
(B) Red or orange
(C) Black or white
(D) White or yellow

Answer 6

A

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true of measuring rectal temperatures?

(A) The NA does not need to explain the procedure before starting to take a rectal temperature.
(B) Rectal temperatures can only be taken with digital thermometers.
(C) The NA must hold on to the thermometer at all times while taking a rectal temperature.
(D) The NA does not need the resident’s cooperation to take a rectal temperature.

Answer 7

C

Question 8

How far should a tympanic thermometer be inserted into the ear?

(A) ¼ to ½ inch
(B) ¾ inch
(C) 1 inch
(D) 1½ to 2 inches

Answer 8

A

Question 9

The most common pulse that is used for measuring pulse rate is the

(A) Radial pulse
(B) Brachial pulse
(C) Carotid pulse
(D) Pedal pulse

Answer 9

A

Question 10

The normal pulse rate for adults is

(A) 25–50 beats per minute
(B) 60–100 beats per minute
(C) 100–150 beats per minute
(D) 150–175 beats per minute

Answer 10

B

Question 11

The normal respiration rate for adults ranges from

(A) 18–30 breaths per minute
(B) 15–25 breaths per minute
(C) 12–20 breaths per minute
(D) 8–10 breaths per minute

Answer 11

C

Question 12

Why should respirations be counted immediately after taking the pulse, while the fingers are still on the wrist?

(A) It is less work for the NA to count respirations right after taking the pulse.
(B) People may breathe more quickly if they know they are being observed.
(C) The chest will not rise and fall if the rate is not counted immediately.
(D) The respiration rate will be different if the NA waits to take it.

Answer 12

B

Question 13

Which of the following blood pressures falls within the normal range?

(A) 119/75
(B) 135/90
(C) 89/70
(D) 140/80

Answer 13

A

Question 14

Hypertension is the medical term for

(A) High fever
(B) High blood pressure
(C) High pulse rate
(D) Rapid heartbeat

Answer 14

B

Question 15

Blood pressure is measured using a

(A) Thermometer
(B) Watch
(C) Otoscope
(D) Sphygmomanomete

Answer 15

D

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of a correct way to write a blood pressure reading?

(A) 120/75
(B) 120+75
(C) 120-75
(D) 120*75

Answer 16

A

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true of pain?

(A) Everyone experiences pain in the same way.
(B) Everyone will express freely when they are in pain.
(C) Pain is a different experience for each person.
(D) Pain levels do not need to be monitored.

Answer 17

C

Question 18

Which of the following measures can help reduce pain?

(A) Pounding the resident on the back
(B) Doing jumping jacks
(C) Squeezing the body part hard
(D) Changing position

Answer 18

D

Question 19

How can cold applications benefit a person?

(A) Cold prevents swelling and reduces pain.
(B) Cold increases temperature in the body tissues.
(C) Cold increases blood flow.
(D) Cold soothes; it has no medical benefit.

Answer 19

A

Question 20

A type of dry application is a

(A) Sitz bath
(B) Warm soak
(C) Warm or cold compress
(D) Ice bag

Answer 20

D

Question 21

Which of the following is something a nursing assistant should watch for when using warm and cold applications?

(A) Vomiting
(B) Increased restlessness
(C) Fear of addiction to the applications
(D) Blisters

Answer 21

B

Question 22

A sitz bath is used to

(A) Relax the resident
(B) Clean perineal wounds
(C) Reduce swelling in the upper body
(D) Encourage slow, deep breathing

Answer 22

B

Question 23

Which of the following is true of nonsterile dressings?

(A) They cover open wounds.
(B) They are applied to dry wounds.
(C) They cover draining wounds.
(D) Nursing assistants are not allowed to handle them.

Answer 23

B

Question 24

Which of the following statements is true of IVs?

(A) Nursing assistants insert IV lines.
(B) Nursing assistants will observe the IV site for problems.
(C) Nursing assistants will remove IV lines.
(D) Nursing assistants will change IV lines when the bag is empty.

Answer 24

B

Question 25

25. Which of the following is a machine that changes air in a room into air with more oxygen?

(A) Oxygen filter
(B) Oxygen tank
(C) Oxygen concentrator
(D) Oxygen supply valve

Answer 25

C

Question 26

Which of the following statements is true of working with liquid oxygen?

(A) The NA should not touch liquid oxygen because it can cause frostbite.
(B) The NA should keep a liquid oxygen tank covered with a thin blanket or sheet.
(C) The NA should store a liquid oxygen tank on its side.
(D) The NA should store a liquid oxygen tank in a closet or cupboard.

Answer 26

A

Question 27

How should elastic (nonsterile) bandages be applied?

(A) Snug enough to control bleeding
(B) Loose enough so that the dressings can move
(C) Tight enough to decrease circulation in a particular area
(D) Bunched up in the area where the resident is feeling pain

Answer 27

A