Vital Signs: Count and Record Resident’s Pulse and Respirations

Question 1

step 1 hands

Answer 1

Perform hand hygiene.
a. Cover all surfaces of hands with hand sanitizer.
b. Rub hands together until hands are completely dry

Question 2

step 2 splain

Answer 2

Explain the procedure to the resident

Question 3

step 3 locate

Answer 3

Locate the resident’s radial pulse by placing the tips of fingers on the thumb side of the resident’s wrist.

Question 4

step 4 count 1

Answer 4

Count the resident’s pulse for 60 seconds
Tell the RN Test Observer when you start counting and tell them when you stop counting

Question 5

step 5 record 1

Answer 5

Record your reading on the previously signed recording form

Question 6

step 6 bold beats

Answer 6

The candidate’s recorded pulse rate is within 4 beats of the RN Test Observer’s recorded rate

Question 7

step 7 count 2

Answer 7

Count the resident’s respirations for 60 seconds
Tell the RN Test Observer when you start counting and tell them when you stop counting

Question 8

step 8 record 2

Answer 8

Record your reading on the previously signed recording form

Question 9

step 9 bold breaths

Answer 9

The candidate’s recorded respiratory rate is within 2 breaths of the RN Test Observer’s recorded rate

Question 10

step 10 maintain

Answer 10

Maintain respectful, courteous interpersonal interactions at all times

Question 11

step 11 place

Answer 11

Place the call light or signal calling device within easy reach of the resident.

Question 12

step 12 hands

Answer 12

Perform hand hygiene.
a. Cover all surfaces of hands with hand sanitizer.
b. Rub hands together until hands are completely dry