18: Preparing for the Certification Competency Examination
Preparing for the Certification Competency Examination
These sample test questions are similar to ones you will find on the certification competency exam. See how well you can answer them. Be sure to select the
best
answer.
A nursing assistant took Mrs. G’s blood pressure this morning and found that it was 165/110 mmHg, much higher than yesterday’s measurement. What should the nursing assistant do next?
A. take the blood pressure again and record only the second measurement
B. take the blood pressure again and share both measurements with the charge nurse
C. record only the blood pressure taken
D. take blood pressure later in the day
Where should the stethoscope be placed for taking an apical pulse?
A. above the diaphragm and sternum
B. at the apex (bottom right) of the heart
C. below the diaphragm and sternum
D. at the apex (bottom left) of the heart
What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
A. hypertension
B. hypotachia
C. hypotension
D. hypertachia
When is the best time to count respirations?
A. right before measuring temperature
B. right after measuring blood pressure
C. right after measuring pulse
D. right before measuring pulse
Which of the following pulse rates is in the normal range for an adult?
A. 52 bpm
B. 70 bpm
C. 125 bpm
D. 105 bpm
According to Mr. L’s chart, he has a temperature of 100.6°F. What does this mean?
A. His body temperature is low, indicating hypothermia. He should have his temperature taken again in the next few hours.
B. His body temperature is in the normal range. No further action is required.
C. His body temperature is high, indicating fever. He should have his temperature taken again in the new few hours.
D. His body temperature is high, indicating fever. He should have his temperature taken again tomorrow.
Ms. V just ate breakfast. How long should a nursing assistant wait before measuring her oral temperature?
A. 1–3 minutes
B. 5–10 minutes
C. 10–15 minutes
D. 15–20 minutes
What is the level of blood pressure called when the heart muscle relaxes?
A. embolic blood pressure
B. diastolic blood pressure
C. systolic blood pressure
D. sclerotic blood pressure
Oxygen saturation in the blood is measured sing a
A. pulse oximeter
B. sphygmomanometer
C. stethoscope
D. probe
How should a resident stand on a balance scale while his height is being measured?
A. on the center of the scale with his arms at his sides
B. facing the nursing assistant
C. on the center of the scale with his arms raised
D. at the back of the scale looking forward
Mr. A’s blood pressure is usually 128/88 mmHg. A nursing assistant just measured his blood pressure. Which of the following results might mean Mr. A. has stage 2 hypertension?
A. 152/98 mmHg
B. 136/82 mmHg
C. 128/78 mmHg
D. 130/80 mmHg
Where is tympanic temperature taken?
A. the axilla
B. the anus
C. the ear
D. the forehead
Mrs. D’s weight must be measured today. She is ambulatory, so the nursing assistant can use a balance scale. He should do all of the following except
A. ask the resident to stand straight with her arms above her head
B. move the weights on the balance scale bar to zero
C. move the lower and upper weights until the balance pointer is in the middle
D. add the amounts shown on the two bars to determine weight
A nursing assistant is taking rectal temperature for a baby. What must the nursing assistant remember about thermometer placement?
A. The thermometer should be inserted 1½ inches into the anus and held in place for three to five minutes.
B. The thermometer should be inserted 1 inch or less into the anus and held in place for three to five minutes.
C. The thermometer should be inserted 1 inch or less into the anus and held in place for two minutes.
D. The thermometer should be inserted 2 inches into the anus and held in place for five minutes or longer.
Ms. S has not been feeling well this morning. She states that she feels short of breath. The nursing assistant takes her pulse and it is 98. What is the medical term for a fast heart rate?
A. bradycardia
B. apnea
C. dyspnea
D. tachycardia
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