Vital signs measurement

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  • One primary vital sign is body temperature
  • What are vital signs key measurements for?
    Essential body functions
  • What is the normal temperature range for oral measurement?
    36.5-37.5 ∘^{\circ}C
  • Match the vital sign with its explanation:
    Body Temperature ↔️ Heat balance of the body
    Heart Rate ↔️ Number of heart beats per minute
    Respiratory Rate ↔️ Number of breaths taken per minute
    Blood Pressure ↔️ Force of blood against artery walls
  • Rectal measurement of body temperature provides the most accurate
  • Heart rate is also known as pulse.
  • Axillary measurement is suitable for children because it is less invasive.
  • Steps to measure heart rate accurately:
    1️⃣ Locate the pulse point
    2️⃣ Count the beats for 15 seconds
    3️⃣ Multiply by 4 to get BPM
    4️⃣ Record the result
  • What is the normal heart rate range for adults?
    60-100 BPM
  • Steps to assess respiratory rate effectively:
    1️⃣ Observe chest movement
    2️⃣ Count breaths for 60 seconds
    3️⃣ Record the result
  • Bradycardia refers to a low heart rate.
  • Why is measuring vital signs essential?
    1️⃣ Assessing a patient’s condition
    2️⃣ Detecting early signs of illness
    3️⃣ Monitoring treatment effectiveness
    4️⃣ Guiding medical decisions
  • What are the four primary vital signs?
    Body temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure
  • What is the normal respiratory rate range for adults?
    12-20 bpm
  • Infants have a higher normal respiratory rate of 30-60 bpm.
  • What device is used to measure blood pressure?
    Sphygmomanometer
  • Steps to measure blood pressure using a sphygmomanometer:
    1️⃣ Position cuff with artery indicator
    2️⃣ Inflate cuff using bulb
    3️⃣ Position stethoscope over artery
    4️⃣ Release air slowly
    5️⃣ Record systolic and diastolic readings
  • The diastolic reading is the last sound heard when measuring blood pressure.
  • The artery indicator label on a sphygmomanometer cuff is used to align the cuff with the correct artery
  • What is the purpose of the inflation bulb in a sphygmomanometer?
    To increase cuff pressure