Medical Assistant Prep / Unit 12 MAS 276 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Vital Signs and Their Order
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The idea
Vital signs are objective measurements of temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and oxygen saturation.
In practice
The order depends on the patient and the situation; often the oximeter probe goes on first, and pulse, respirations, blood pressure and temperature follow.
Where people slip
Measure, record, and then compare each reading with the expected range.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
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