Chapter 18 Vitals Study Objectives Flashcards
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Describe the procedures used to assess the vital signs: temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure
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2
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Describe factors that can influence each vital sign
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3
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Identify equipment routinely used to assess vital signs
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4
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Identify rationales for each route of temperature assessment
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5
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Identify the location of commonly assessed pulse sites
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6
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Describe how to assess postural (orthostatic) hypotension
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7
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Recognize the normal vital sign values among various age groups
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