Vital Signs Assignment 1 PDF

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1. List the four (4) main vital signs.

2. Why is it essential that vital signs are measured accurately?

3. Identify four (4) common sites in the body where temperature can be measured.

4. Define pulse.

List three (3)factors recorded about a pulse.

5. What three (3) factors are noted about respirations?

6. Identify the two (2) readings noted on a blood pressure.

7. List three (3) times you may have to take an apical pulse.

8. What should you do if you note any abnormality or change in any vital sign?

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What should you do if you cannot obtain a correct reading for a vital sign?

11C.onvert the following Fahrenheit (F) temperatures to Celsius (C) temperatures. Use the formula: C = (F - 32) X 5/9 or 0.5556, For example: F is equal to 120°. What is Celsius? Subtract 32 fromF:120 - 32 = 88 Multiply answer by5/9 or 0.5556: 88 X 0.5556 = 48.8928 or 48.9 Celsius temperature is 48.9°. Note: Round off answers to nearest tenth or one decimal point. a. 140°F

b. 70°F c. 50°F d. 38°F e. 86°F

f.

105°F

g.

138°F

h.

204°F

i. 99.6° F

j. 25° F 12. Convert the following Celsius (C) temperatures to Fahrenheit (F) temperatures. Use the formula: F = (C X 9/5 or 1.8) + 32 For example: C is equal to 22°. What is Fahrenheit (F)? Multiply C by 9/5 or 1.8: 22 X 1.8 Add 32 to the answer: 39.6 + 32

= 39.6

= 71.6

Fahrenheit temperature is 71.6°. Note: Round off answers to nearest tenth or one decimal point. a. 32°c b. s4°C c. 8°C d. 91°C e. 0° C...