Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care: The
Basics Chapter 7 Review Questions
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
