1.  With table partners write down the vital signs that are measured in health care.  There are 5  For each vital sign, write what you think are normal values or how they are measured.  Why are vital signs used?  IF YOU WERE ABSENT LAST CLASS COMPLETE A PROFESSIONALISM FEEDBACK FORM. New Unit!!!

2.  Temperature  Pulse  Respiration  Blood Pressure  Pain

3. TODAY’S AGENDA SPHYGMOMANOMETER AND STETHOSCOPE  Vital Sign notes  Measure your own pulse  Measure the pulse of 3 other class members: Name Heart rate per minute Turn into basket  Next class– finish vital sign notes–  Vital Sign Quiz May 16/17

4. Indicate:  illness/injury  recovery of pt  need for medication  Measure in a 1-10 scale.

6.  Normal T- 98.6 F  What might an elevated T indicate: Food intake Exercise Illness Infection  Always question pt.

7.  Wave of blood across an artery as the heart beats. (heart rate)  Normal “P” 60-100 b/m  Look at: Rate Rhythm  Tachycardia – over 100  Bradycardia- under 50  Communicate c pt.  EMOTIONS!!!!!

8. Apical – most accurate Radial – most used Brachial – used to measure BP Area where pulse is measured.

10. Stop

11.  1 inhalation/ 1 exhalation  Normal 16-20 b/m  Only vital sign that can be controlled  Measure respiration without pt knowing.

12.  Amount of pressure exerted on artery wall when the heart beats and at rest.  Systolic 120  Diastolic 80  If vital signs are not normal it is often an sign of infection or disease.