Basic Nursing Skills
Vital signs, intake and output, height/weight, pain reporting, and accurate documentation and reporting.
2–3 hours 4 Objectives 4 Q&A
Learning Objectives
- Measure and record temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure accurately
- Track intake and output using proper containers and recording sheets
- Weigh residents consistently and safely
- Report pain using facility scale and protocol
Study: Questions & Answers
Q1. Which is a normal adult respiratory rate at rest? ⌄
- 6–10 breaths/min
- 12–20 breaths/min
- 22–30 breaths/min
- 30–40 breaths/min
Answer: 12–20 breaths/min
Explanation: This is the standard normal range for adults at rest.
Q2. The most accurate method for measuring temperature is: ⌄
- Axillary
- Oral
- Tympanic
- Rectal
Answer: Rectal
Explanation: Rectal temperatures are generally considered most accurate.
Q3. When documenting, you should record: ⌄
- Only abnormal findings
- Objective observations and measurements
- Your opinions about the resident's mood
- What another aide told you
Answer: Objective observations and measurements
Explanation: Documentation should be factual, objective, and accurate.
Q4. If a resident reports pain 8/10, the aide should: ⌄
- Give medication from the cart
- Report promptly to the nurse and monitor
- Tell them to rest and reassess later
- Ignore unless vital signs are abnormal
Answer: Report promptly to the nurse and monitor
Explanation: CNAs do not administer meds; they report and continue observation.
Interactive Quiz
Answer the multiple-choice questions below, then submit to see your score along with explanations.
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Next Steps
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