CNA Practice Test
Vital signs and reportingQuestion 484 of 1700

An older resident has a temperature of 96 F (36 C). What does this reading mean?

  1. It is a fever that must be reported to the nurse at once
  2. It means the thermometer is broken and must be replaced
  3. It is an emergency for every client at every age
  4. It is not unusual for an older adult
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Correct answer: It is not unusual for an older adult

Older adults often run lower.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 7.5: Normal Ranges for Vital Signs

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026