CNA Practice Test
Vital signs and reportingQuestion 477 of 1700

When are vital signs taken?

  1. On admission, routinely, and after a fall
  2. Only when the client asks for them to be taken
  3. Only on admission and again at discharge
  4. Only when the doctor visits the unit to see clients
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Correct answer: On admission, routinely, and after a fall

Changes in condition, a fall and some medicine changes are also times to check.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 7.4: Obtaining Vital Signs

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026