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Preface
About the Authors
Content Advisory Team
Customization
Level of Organization
Introduction
General Points to Consider in Vital Sign Measurement
How Best to View this Chapter?
What is Temperature?
Why is Temperature Measured?
Methods of Measurement
What are Normal Temperature Ranges?
Oral Temperature
Tympanic Temperature
Axillary Temperature
Rectal Temperature
Finding the Error Activity: Tympanic Temperature
Finding the Error Activity: Tympanic Temperature – Feedback
Try it Out
Try it Out: Oral Temperature
Try it Out: Tympanic Temperature
Try it Out: Axilla Temperature
Test Yourself
Test Yourself: Answers
Test Yourself: List in the Correct Order
Test Yourself: List in the Correct Order – Answers
Chapter Summary
What is Pulse?
Why is Pulse Measured?
What Pulse Qualities are Assessed?
Radial Pulse
Carotid Pulse
Brachial Pulse
Apical Pulse
What is Respiration?
Respiration Technique
Finding the Error Activity: Radial Pulse
Finding the Error Activity: Radial Pulse – Feedback
Finding the Error Activity: Infant Apical Pulse
Finding the Error Activity: Infant Apical Pulse – Answer
Try it Out: Radial Pulse and Respiration
Try it Out: Apical Pulse
Oxygen Saturation
How is Oxygen Saturation Measured?
What are Normal Oxygen Saturation Levels?
Oxygen Saturation Technique
Finding the Error Activity 1: Pulse Oximetry
Finding the Error Activity 1: Pulse Oximetry – Feedback
Finding the Error Activity 2: Pulse Oximetry
Finding the Error Activity 2: Pulse Oximetry – Feedback
Try it Out: Pulse Oximetry
What is Blood Pressure?
Why is Blood Pressure Measured?
Factors That Influence Blood Pressure
What are Blood Pressure Ranges?
How is Blood Pressure Measured?
Manual Blood Pressure Measurement
What Should the Healthcare Provider Consider?
Hypertension
Hypotension
Finding the Error Activity: Blood Pressure
Finding the Error Activity: Blood Pressure – Feedback
Try it Out: Two-step Blood Pressure
Try it Out: One-step Blood Pressure
Test Yourself – Answers
Knowledge Integration
Case Study 1: Adult Client
Case Study 1: Adult Client (continued)
Case Study 2: Pediatric Client
Case Study 2: Pediatric Client (continued)
Case Study 3: Pregnant Adult Client
Case Study 3: Pregnant Adult Client (continued)
Case Study 4: Older Adult Client
Case Study 4: Older Adult Client (continued)
Case Study 5: Adolescent Client
Case Study 5: Adolescent Client (continued)
Conclusion
Printable Flashcards
References
Chapter 6: Knowledge Integration
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