CNA Practice Test
Vital signs and reportingQuestion 513 of 1700

For how long do you count respirations in the skills checklist?

  1. 60 seconds (a full minute)
  2. 15 seconds, then multiply by four
  3. 30 seconds, then multiply by two
  4. 2 minutes, then divide by two
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Correct answer: 60 seconds (a full minute)

Count a full minute.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 7.10: Skills Checklist- Respirations

Practice vital signs and reporting

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026