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Basics Chapter 7 Review Questions and

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1. Which of the following is the normal temperature range for the oral method? - Correct Answer-97.6-99.6 degrees fahrenheit
2. What can an overbed table be used for? - Correct Answer- Placement of meals
3. Which of the following thermometers is used to measure temperature from the ear? - Correct Answer-Tympanic thermometer
4. Which temperature site is considered to be the most accurate? - Correct Answer-Rectal
5. What should be done with soiled bed linens? - Correct Answer-They should be rolled up with the dirty side in

6. Under which of the following conditions should an NA not measure a person's temperature orally (via mouth)? - Correct Answer-The person is confused to disoriented
7. Where should the call light be placed when an NA leaves a resident's room?* - Correct Answer-Within the resident's reach
8. Which of the following should an NA do during a resident's admission? - Correct Answer-The NA should introduce the resident to other residents and staff members 9)Which of the following statements is true of measuring rectal temperatures? - Correct Answer-The NA must hold on to the thermometer at all times while measuring a rectal temperature
9. The most common pulse that is used for measuring pulse rate is the... - Correct Answer-Radial pulse
10. The normal respiration rate for adults ranges from... - Correct Answer-12 to 20 breaths per minute

12. The normal pulse rate for adults ranges from... - Correct Answer-60 to 100 beats per minute
13. Why should respirations be counted immediately after taking the pulse, while the fingers are still on the wrist? - Correct Answer-People may breathe more quickly if they know they are being observed
14. What is an NA's responsibility during an in house transfer of a resident? - Correct Answer-The NA should pack all of the resident's belongings Which of the following blood pressures fall within the normal range? - Correct Answer-119/ Hypertension is... - Correct Answer-High blood pressure Which way is an example of a correct way to write a blood pressure reading? - Correct Answer-120/
15. Which of the following statements is true of pain? - Correct Answer-Pain is a different experience for each person.

19. Which of the following measures can help reduce pain? - Correct Answer-Changing position
20. Which of the following is true of non-sterile therapy? - Correct Answer-They are applied to dry wounds.
21. Which of the following statements is true of IV therapy? - Correct Answer-Nursing assistants will observe the IV site for problems
22. Which is true of nursing assistants and catheters? - Correct Answer-NAs observe and report regarding catheters.
23. Guidelines for proper catheter care by a nursing assistant include the following: - Correct Answer-Keeping the genital area clean to prevent infection
24. How far should a tympanic thermometer be inserted into the ear? - Correct Answer-1/4 to 1/2 inch

25. Which type of urine specimen does not include the first and last urine in the sample? - Correct Answer-Clean-catch
26. Eight ounces are equal to ________ milliliters.* 180 - Correct Answer-
27. To convert ounces to milliliters, the NA should multiply by... - Correct Answer-
28. Restraints can be applied... - Correct Answer-Only with a doctor's order
29. One serious problem that may result from restraint use is... - Correct Answer-Pressure injury
30. An example of a restraint alternative is... - Correct Answer- Giving the resident a repetitive task
31. Which of the following is another word for armpit? - Correct Answer-Axilla

32. An oral thermometer is usually color-coded... - Correct Answer-Green or Blue
33. Which of the following is a machine that changes air in a room into air with more oxygen? - Correct Answer-Oxygen concentrator
34. Which type of a urinary catheter remains inside a person for a period of time? - Correct Answer-Indwelling catheter
35. Before weighing a resident, the scale should be balanced at... - Correct Answer-Zero