CNA Module 9: Taking/Measuring Vital Signs
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Which of the following is a vital sign
blood pressure
Why is accuracy important when recording vital signs
Changes in vital signs may indicate changes in the person's health
When there are changes in vital signs, what should the NA do
Report changes immediately
Which of the following is considered an average for oral temperature
98.6 degrees F
When would you NOT take an oral temperature
the resident is on oxygen
Where do you measure the axillary temperature
armpit
A digital tympanic thermometer is used to measure temperature in which area
eardrum
The NA needs to take Mr. Jones' temperature, but he is using an oxygen mask. What should the NA do
Take an axillary, rectal, or tympanic temperature
An elevated temperature reading could be caused by
drinking hot fluids
Which of the following could cause subnormal temperatures
shock
Mrs. Brown is enjoying a cold drink when you arrive to take her temperature. How long should you wait before taking an oral temperature
20 minutes
What is the average heart rate for adults
60 to loo
When is the best time to measure pulse rate
when the resident is at rest
when taking a pulse the NA should document
number of beats per minute
Which of the following could cause decrease pulse rate
medications
where is the radial pulse located
at the wrist
Where is the carotid artery located
in the neck
While taking vital signs, the NA finds that Mrs. Brown's radial pulse is irregular. What is the NA's BEST action
Count the beats again for one full minute
Mrs. Jackson is eating lunch when you arrive in her room to take vital signs. What is your best action
Allow her to finish her lunch and rest for at least 20 minutes then take her vital signs
Which of the following is average respiratory rate per minute for adults
14 to 20 breaths
Which of the following blood pressure readings indicate hypertension
158/90
Which of the following blood pressure readings could indicate hypotension
95/56
What causes elevated blood pressure for many elderly people
arteriosclerosis