CNA Vital Signs Review

Which temperature runs a degree or so lower than the others?

• aural/tympanic

• oral

• axillary

• rectal

Another term for high body temperature or fever is _____?

• hypothermia

• tachycardia

• bradythermia

• pyrexia

The name for taking a set of 3 vital signs, while lying, sitting and standing.

• orthostatic

• kenetic

• varied

• eh?

A blood pressure of 146/ 92 is considered?

• low

• high

• correct

• a sign of being too sleepy

Respirations should be taken immediately following pulse.

• True

• False

A childs pulse is ________ than an adults.

• louder

• slower

• faster

• stronger

What role does the nurse aide have in vital signs?

• Taking and documenting only.

• Taking, documenting and reporting to the nurse.

• Make diagnoses according to what the vital signs are.

• May only measure vital signs.

Which phase of the heart is contracting taking place?

• systolic

• diastolic

What color is the rectal thermometer usually?

• red

• green

• blue

• yellow

The form of breathing when the resident may be sitting up on the side of their bed clutching the bedside table while struggling to breath.

• tachypnea

• orthopnea

• Cheyne-Stokes

• apnea