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Unit 14 Vital Signs
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14:1 Measuring andRecording Vital Signs (VS)
Record information about the basic body conditions
Main vital signs (VS)– Temperature– Pulse– Respiration– Blood pressure
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Other Assessments
Pain – patients asked to rate on scale of 1 to 10 (1 is minimal and 10 is severe)
Color of skin Size of pupils and reaction to light Level of consciousness Response to stimuli
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VS Readings
Accuracy is essential Report abnormality or change immediately If unable to get reading, ask another
person to check
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14:2 Measuring andRecording Temperature
Measures balance between heat lost and heat produced in the body
Heat produced by metabolism of food and by muscle and gland activity
Homeostasis: constant state of balance Conversion between Fahrenheit
and Celsius
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C X 9/5 + 32 = F
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Variations in BodyTemperature
Normal range Causes of variations Temperature measurements – oral, rectal,
axillary or groin, and aural Abnormal conditions affecting temperature
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Thermometers
Clinical thermometers– Glass– Electronic– Tympanic– Plastic or paper
Reading thermometers and recording results
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Thermometers(continued)
Avoid factors that could alter or change temperature
Cleaning thermometers Paper/plastic sheath on
glass thermometer
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14:3 Measuring andRecording Pulse
Pressure of the blood pushing against the wall of an artery as the heart beats and rests
Major arterial or pulse sites Pulse rate Pulse rhythm
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Measuring andRecording Pulse (continued)
Pulse volume Factors that change pulse rate Basic principles for taking radial pulse Recording information
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14:4 Measuring andRecording Respirations
Measures the breathing of a patient Process of taking in oxygen and expelling
carbon dioxide from the lungs and respiratory tract
One respiration: one inspiration (breathing in) and one expiration (breathing out)
Normal respiratory rate
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Measuring and Recording Respirations (continued)
Character of respirations Rhythm of respirations Abnormal respirations Voluntary control of respirations Record information
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14:5 Graphing TPR
Graphic sheets are special records used for recording TPR
Presents a visual diagram Uses Color codes Factors affecting VS are often noted on
the graph
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Graphing TPR(continued)
Graphic charts are legal records To correct an error Basic principles for completing
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14:6 Measuring andRecording Apical Pulse
Pulse count taken at the apex of the heart Reasons for taking an apical pulse Protect the patient’s privacy and
avoid exposure Heart sounds Abnormal sounds or beats
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Measuring and Recording Apical Pulse (continued)
Pulse deficit Use the stethoscope Placement of stethoscope Measuring apical pulse Record all information
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14:7 Measuring andRecording Blood Pressure
Measurement of the pressure the blood exerts on the walls of the arteries during the various stages of heart activity
Measured in millimeters of mercury on an instrument called a sphygmomanometer
Measurements read at two points
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Measuring and RecordingBlood Pressure (continued)
Systolic pressure Diastolic pressure Pulse pressure Hypertension – high blood pressure Hypotension – low blood pressure Factors influencing
blood pressure readings
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Measuring and RecordingBlood Pressure (continued)
Individual factors can all influence blood pressure readings
Blood pressure is recorded as fractions Types of sphygmomanometers
– Mercury– Aneroid– Electronic
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Measuring and RecordingBlood Pressure (continued)
Factors to follow for accurate readings Record all required information Do not reveal the reading to the patient