Normal VS Ranges
Temperature Locations
Conversions
NA Care
Need to know
100

Normal oral temperature range

What is 97.6-99.6 Fahrenheit?

100

Thermometer inserted into the ear 1/4-1/2 inch is

What is tympanic thermometer?

100

mL that equal 1 oz.

What is 30mL?

100

Leave this on the resident's stronger side when leaving the room

What is call light?

100

Applied to dry wounds

What are nonsterile dressings?

200

Normal respirations for an adult

What is 12-20 breaths per minute?

200

Temperature site considered most accurate and thermometer always held

What is rectal temperature?

200

Pounds that equal 1 kg

What is 2.2lbs?

200

You have introduced yourself and oriented new admission to their room the NA should now

What is introduce resident to staff and residents?
200

The NA will do this for IV therapy and catheters sites

What is observe and report problems?

300

Normal pulse rate for an adult

What is 60-100 beats per minute?

300

You would not take this temperature if your resident is confused or disoriented and usually color coded green or blue

What is oral temperature?

300
cm that equal 1in.

What is 2.54cm?

300

These are rolled up with dirty side inside

What are linens?

300

Proper catheter care will 

What is prevent infection?
400

Normal blood pressure range for an adult

What is systolic 90-119 mmHg and diastolic 60-79 mm Hg?

400
Temperature site under the armpit

What is axilla?

400

inches that equal 1ft.

What is 12 inches?

400

The NA responsibility for inhouse transfers

What is pack personal belongings? 

400

Urine specimen that does not include first and last void

What is clean-catch?

500

Normal tympanic temperature range

What is 96.6-99.7 Fahrenheit? 

500

Site not used if younger than 5 years

What is oral temperature?

500

Feet that equal one yard

What is 3ft.?

500

The NA can do this to help relieve pain

What is help change positions?

500

Changes air in the room into air with more oxygen

What is oxygen concentrator?

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