Vital Signs Examination Overview
Explore the examination of vital signs in Session 7, covering the purposes, procedures, indicators, and documentation involved. Learn about assessing drug influence on pulse rate, blood pressure, and temperature, as well as key definitions and pulse points. Understand proper procedures for measuring pulse and familiarize yourself with technical terms related to pulse rate and blood pressure measurements using a sphygmomanometer.
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S e s s i o n 7 : E x a m i n a t i o n o f Vi t a l S i g n s Session 7 Examination of Vital Signs DRE 7 - 1
S e s s i o n 7 : E x a m i n a t i o n o f Vi t a l S i g n s Learning Objectives Explain purposes of vital signs examinations Explain procedures for these examinations Explain the indicators for these examinations Document examinations of vital signs DRE 7 - 2
S e s s i o n 7 : E x a m i n a t i o n o f Vi t a l S i g n s Drug Influence Evaluation Vital Signs Pulse Rate Blood Pressure Temperature DRE 7 - 3
S e s s i o n 7 : E x a m i n a t i o n o f Vi t a l S i g n s Definitions Concerning Pulse Pulse Pulse Rate Artery Vein DRE 7 - 4
S e s s i o n 7 : E x a m i n a t i o n o f Vi t a l S i g n s Radial Artery Pulse Point Subject s wrist position can be up or down DRE 7 - 5
S e s s i o n 7 : E x a m i n a t i o n o f Vi t a l S i g n s Brachial and Carotid Artery Pulse Points DRE 7 - 6
S e s s i o n 7 : E x a m i n a t i o n o f Vi t a l S i g n s Proper Procedures of Measuring Pulse Don t use your thumb to apply pressure while measuring a subject s pulse When measuring the pulse rate, use time intervals of 30 seconds DRE 7 - 7
S e s s i o n 7 : E x a m i n a t i o n o f Vi t a l S i g n s Pulse Rate Technical Terms Tachycardia abnormally rapid heart rate Bradycardia unusually slow heart rate Arrhythmia abnormal heart rhythm DRE 7 - 8
S e s s i o n 7 : E x a m i n a t i o n o f Vi t a l S i g n s Blood Pressure Millimeters of Mercury = mmHg Systolic Pressure Diastolic Pressure DRE 7 - 9
S e s s i o n 7 : E x a m i n a t i o n o f Vi t a l S i g n s Sphygmomanometer MANOMETER (Pressure Gauge) COMPRESSION CUFF PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE PRESSURE BULB TUBES DRE 7 - 1 0
S e s s i o n 7 : E x a m i n a t i o n o f Vi t a l S i g n s The Basics of Blood Pressure Measurement DRE 7 - 11
S e s s i o n 7 : E x a m i n a t i o n o f Vi t a l S i g n s Korotkoff Sounds Phase 1 begins Systolic Clear, tapping sounds Click Icon to Play Phase 2 begins Sounds change to murmur, take on a swishing quality Phase 3 begins Phase 4 begins Sounds develop a loud, knocking quality Sounds become muffled, faint swishing quality Phase 5 begins Diastolic The sounds cease DRE 7 - 1 2
S e s s i o n 7 : E x a m i n a t i o n o f Vi t a l S i g n s Proper Procedures of Blood Pressure Measurement DRE 7 - 1 3
S e s s i o n 7 : E x a m i n a t i o n o f Vi t a l S i g n s Measurement of Temperature DRE 7 - 1 4
S e s s i o n 7 : E x a m i n a t i o n o f Vi t a l S i g n s Demonstrations/Practice DRE 7 - 1 5
S e s s i o n 7 : E x a m i n a t i o n o f Vi t a l S i g n s Questions? DRE 7 - 1 6
S e s s i o n 7 : E x a m i n a t i o n o f Vi t a l S i g n s Test Your Knowledge 1. Where is the Radial Artery pulse point? 2. Why should you never attempt to feel a subject s pulse with your thumb? 3. Does an artery carry blood to the heart or from the heart? 4. What does the symbol Hg represent? DRE 7 - 1 7
S e s s i o n 7 : E x a m i n a t i o n o f Vi t a l S i g n s Test Your Knowledge 5. What is Diastolic pressure? 6. When do the Korotkoff Sounds begin? 7. Name and describe the major components of a Sphygmomanometer. 8. Hypotension is an abnormally _______ blood pressure. DRE 7 - 1 8
