Skill 7 - Counts and Records Respirations

Question 1

Step 1

Answer 1

Explain procedure (for testing purposes), speaking clearly, slowly, and directly, maintaining face-to-face contact whenever possible

Question 2

Step 2

Answer 2

Count respirations for one full minute

Question 3

Step 3

Answer 3

Signaling device is within reach

Question 4

Step 4

Answer 4

Before recording, wash hands

Question 5

Step 5

Answer 5

Record respiration rate within plus or minus 2 breaths of evaluator’s reading