CNA Practice Test
Vital signs and reportingQuestion 1370 of 1700

How is an infant positioned for a rectal temperature?

  1. Supine with the legs raised toward the chest
  2. Standing with the legs apart
  3. Sitting up on the lap of the caregiver
  4. Face down on the floor mat
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Correct answer: Supine with the legs raised toward the chest

Older children and adults are placed side-lying.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 7.8: Skills Checklist- Oral Tympanic Axillary Rectal and Temporal Temperatures

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026