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Preface
About the Authors
Content Advisory Team
About the 2nd Canadian edition H5P Team
Customization
Level of Organization
Introduction
General Points to Consider in Vital Sign Measurement
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
Try it Out: Oral Temperature
Try it Out: Tympanic Temperature
Try it Out: Axilla Temperature
Test Yourself
Test Yourself: List in the Correct Order
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: Infant Apical Pulse
Finding the Error Activity: Adult Apical Pulse
Try it Out: Radial Pulse and Respiration
Try it Out: Apical Pulse
Test Yourself – Pulse
Test Yourself – Respirations
Oxygen Saturation
How is Oxygen Saturation Measured?
What are Normal Oxygen Saturation Levels?
Oxygen Saturation Technique
Finding the Error Activity: Pulse Oximetry
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?
Hypotension
Hypertension
Finding the Error Activity: Blood Pressure
Try it Out: Two-step & One-step Blood Pressure
Knowledge Integration
Case Study: Pediatric Client
Case Study: Adolescent Client
Case Study: Pregnant Adult Client
Case Study: Adult Client
Case Study: Older Adult Client
Case Study: Dental Office
Case Study: TPR
Complete Set of Adult Vital Signs
Conclusion
Printable Flashcards
References
Chapter 3: Pulse and Respiration
Which image shows the correct method for measuring the apical pulse on an adult?
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