CNA Practice Test
Vital signs and reportingQuestion 1344 of 1700

When should you NOT use a tympanic thermometer?

  1. When an ear infection is suspected
  2. When the resident is a child under age 3
  3. When the resident is an adult over age 65
  4. When the resident has a high fever
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Correct answer: When an ear infection is suspected

The tympanic method is not used with a suspected ear infection.

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

Practice vital signs and reporting

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026