Hubbs Pre-CNA
SP2-AP3
Measurements Unit
Review Worksheet
I. True/False. If the sentence is false, circle the incorrect word and write a new word to
make the sentence true.
___1. Expiration/exhalation both mean “breathing air in”.
___2. 140/90 is considered hypotension.
___3. When measuring pulse and respirations, count each for 1 minute.
___4. VS are to be measured at rest, which mean the resident should be walking for at
least 15 minutes.
___5. Vital signs that we measure include temperature, weight, blood pressure and pulse.
___6. The normal temperature of an elderly person is lower due to aging changes and
decreased activity.
___7. The axillary temperature is taken in the ear.
___8. A normal blood pressure is 60-100 beats/minute.
___9. A normal respiration rate is 12-20 breaths/minute.
___10. The radial pulse is taken near the elbow.
___11. Tympanic temperature is taken in the ear.
___12. A low blood pressure is called bradycardia.
___13..Another term for shortness of breath is inspiration.
II. Fill-in-the-blank.
1. The pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest is called ____________ pressure.
2. The normal blood pressure range is _________________________________________.
3. The pulse located on the inner wrist below the thumb is called the ______________ pulse.
4. When the systolic is below 90 and the diastolic is below 60 it is
called_______________________.
5. Two ways of monitoring fluid status are weight and ______________________.
6. What are the two types of pulse rhythms? ________________ and ____________________.
7. The container used to measure fluids is called a ______________________________.
8. The normal range for an adult oral temperature is __________________________.
9. Check the _____________artery pulse site before taking a blood pressure.
10. There are _________cc’s in one fluid ounce.
III. Short Answer:
1. What three types of measurements will you perform as a CNA?
____________________________ ______________________________ _______________________________
2. List four factors that can affect a person’s vital signs.
_____________________ _____________________ ______________________ ___________________________
3. When is the best time to weigh someone?__________________________________________
4. List three foods you would include when measuring oral fluid intake:
___________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________
5. List 3 types of fluid output that you can measure using a graduate.
___________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________
6. When you enter Mrs. Smith’s room to take her vital signs, she is drinking a cup of
coffee. What should you do?
Hubbs Pre-CNA
Unit
SP2-AP3
ANSWER KEY
Measurements
Review Worksheet
I. True/False. If the sentence is false, circle the incorrect word and write a new word to
make the sentence true.
F___1. Expiration/exhalation both mean “breathing air in”.OUT
F___2. 140/90 is considered hypotension.HYPERTENSION
T___3. When measuring pulse and respirations, count each for 1 minute.
F___4. VS are to be measured at rest, which mean the resident should be walking
RESTING for at least 15 minutes.
F___5. Vital signs that we measure include temperature, weight, RESPIRATIONS, blood
pressure and pulse.
T___6. The normal temperature of an elderly person is lower due to aging changes and
decreased activity.
F___7. The axillary temperature is taken in the ear armpit.
F___8. A normal blood pressure I PULSE is 60-100 beats/minute.
T___9. A normal respiration rate is 12-20 breaths/minute.
_F__10. The radial BRACHIAL pulse is taken near the elbow.
T___11. Tympanic temperature is taken in the ear.
F___12. A low blood pressure is called bradycardia. HYPOTENSION
F___13..Another term for shortness of breath is inspiration DYSPNEA
II. Fill-in-the-blank.
1. The pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest is called DIASTOLIC pressure.
2. The normal blood pressure range is 90-120/60-80
3. The pulse located on the inner wrist below the thumb is called the RADIAL pulse.
4. When the systolic is below 90 and the diastolic is below 60 it is called HYPOTENSION.
5. Two ways of monitoring fluid status are weight and I&O
6. What are the two types of pulse rhythms? REGULAR and IRREGULAR.
7. The container used to measure fluids is called GRADUATE
8. The normal range for an adult oral temperature is 97.6-99.6F
9. Check the BRACHIAL artery pulse site before taking a blood pressure.
10. There are 30 cc’s in one fluid ounce.
III. Short Answer:
1. What three types of measurements will you perform as a CNA?
VS, HT/WT, I&O
2. List four factors that can affect a person’s vital signs.
FEAR, ANXIETY, EXERCISE, PAIN, MEDICATIONS, AGE, ILLNESS, ETC
3. When is the best time to weigh someone? SAME TIME EVERYDAY, PREFERABLE
BEFORE BREAKFAST AFTER URINATING
4. List three foods you would include when measuring oral fluid intake:
JELLO, ICE CREAM, POPSICLE
5. List 3 types of fluid output that you can measure using a graduate.
URINE, LIQUID STOOL, EMESIS, WOUND DRAINAGE FROM A TUBE
6. When you enter Mrs. Smith’s room to take her vital signs, she is drinking a cup of
coffee. What should you do?
HAVE HER STOP DRINKING THE COFFEE. WAIT 15 MINUTES.