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Vital Signs (Pulse (Measure of heart rate, Pulse measures: Heart rate,…
Vital Signs
Pulse
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Pulse measures: Heart rate, heart rhythm, strength of pulse
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Measuring pulse: Use first and second fingertips (not jump because it has its own pulse) press gently, when you find a pulse watch the clock could for 60 seconds (most accutate)
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Blood Pressure
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Materials you need:Stethoscope, appropriate sized BP cuff, and a sphygmomanometer
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Respiratory
Ventilation: rate, depth and rhythm
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Count number of resps in 30 seconds, multiplied by 2
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Temperature
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Can be measured... orally, rectally, axillary, tympanically, skin (forehead)