CNA Practice Test
Vital signs and reportingQuestion 491 of 1700

A resident's blood pressure is outside the normal range. What should you do?

  1. Wait and take it again at the next shift
  2. Tell the resident to rest for a day
  3. Report it to the nurse right away
  4. Document it and give it to the nurse later
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Correct answer: Report it to the nurse right away

Systolic and/or diastolic readings out of range are reported at once.

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

Practice vital signs and reporting

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026