CNA Practice Test
CommunicationQuestion 47 of 1700

Which finding is objective information (a sign)?

  1. The resident says, "I feel dizzy when I stand up."
  2. The thermometer showed 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit
  3. The resident says, "My stomach hurts after eating."
  4. The family says the resident seems sad lately
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Correct answer: The thermometer showed 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit

Objective information can be observed or measured and verified by another person.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 1.5: Documenting and Reporting

Practice communication

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026