Vital Signs, Measurements & Observation — Certified Nursing Assistant Practice Test

This Certified Nursing Assistant Vital Signs, Measurements & Observation practice set has 70 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation.

Sample questions

Three questions from the Vital Signs, Measurements & Observation bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.

1. What is the normal body temperature for a healthy adult?

   • About 98.6°F (37°C) — Correct answer
   • About 96.6°F (36°C)
   • About 100.6°F (38°C)
   • About 94.6°F (35°C)

   Explanation: Normal body temperature (体温/temperatura) is about 98.6°F (37°C). Values noticeably above this may signal a fever and should be reported. (Source: Basic Nursing Skills — Vital Signs)

   Handbook: Basic Nursing Skills — Vital Signs

2. Normal adult body temperature of about 37°C is the same as which Fahrenheit value?

   • 98.6°F — Correct answer
   • 96.8°F
   • 100.4°F
   • 99.6°F

   Explanation: Normal body temperature (体温/temperatura) is about 37°C, which equals 98.6°F. CNAs must know both scales. (Source: Basic Nursing Skills — Vital Signs)

   Handbook: Basic Nursing Skills — Vital Signs

3. Which medical term means the resident has a fever?

   • Febrile — Correct answer
   • Afebrile
   • Apnea
   • Bradycardia

   Explanation: A resident with a fever is described as febrile (发热/febril); without a fever they are afebrile. An elevated temperature should be reported to the nurse. (Source: Basic Nursing Skills — Vital Signs)

   Handbook: Basic Nursing Skills — Vital Signs