1. Vitals
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2. Steps to take vitals
Blood pressure (BP)
Respiration Rate
Pulse Rate

3. How to take a bp
You should refer them to a doctor when: their blood pressure is 140/90 or higher, then talk about reasons for elevation. (anxiety, recent physical exertion.)
You will need: Stethoscope, Blood pressure cuff.
Prepare patient: Making sure they are calm and collected, if not it will alter their reading, making the bp higher.
Choose proper Cuff size: Take into consideration the arm size. (make sure it fits so it’s not too tight or doesn’t slide off arm.)
Place cuff on arm: Palpate antecubital fossa to locate strongest pulse sounds. Place the stethoscope over brachial artery
Inflate cuff: Between mmhg
Slowly deflate 2-3 units per second.
Listen for Systolic reading: The first accurance of rhythmic sounds heard as blood flows through the artery.
Listen for Diastolic Reading: continue to listen as the Cuff pressure drops, note the gauge reading when rhythmic sounds stop.
Double check: It’s recommended to take the reading on each arm to make sure the Blood Pressure is correct.

4. Respiration Rate
Respiration Rate is the number of breaths a person takes per minute. You count their breaths per minute. A normal resting respiration rate should be between breaths per minute.

5. Pulse
Using the first and second fingers, press firmly on arteries on the wrist until you feel a pulse.
Look at an analog clock: Start when hand is on the 12, count pulse for 60 seconds.
A Normal resting heartrate is between 60—100bpm