YouTube Vital Signs

Before taking vital signs, you should gather your __.

supplies such as a stethoscope, thermometer, pulse oximeter, etc.

Hand hygiene should be performed before taking __.

vital signs.

PPE stands for __.

Personal Protective Equipment.

The fifth vital sign often refers to the patient's __.

pain rating.

A normal oxygen saturation level is between __ and 100%.

95%

A body temperature considered normal for adults is around __ degrees Fahrenheit.

98.6

In adults, a temperature of __ degrees Fahrenheit indicates a fever.

100.4

Temperature readings taken rectally are typically __ than oral readings.

one degree higher

When taking a temperature via the axillary route, the reading is __ than oral temperatures.

one degree lower

When checking pulse strength, use a grading scale from __, with zero being absent and three plus being bounding.

zero to three plus

The recommended site for taking the pulse in adults is the __ artery.

radial

A normal heart rate in adults ranges from __ beats per minute.

60 to 100

For counting respirations accurately, you should avoid letting the patient know you're __ them.

checking

A normal respiratory rate in adults is between __ breaths per minute.

12 to 20

Blood pressure should be measured with the patient's arm at __ level.

heart

The first sound you hear when measuring blood pressure indicates the __ pressure.

systolic

Hypertension stage 1 is characterized by a systolic of __ to 139.

130

For accurate blood pressure readings, the right size __ should be used on the patient’s arm.

cuff

The __ is the artery palpated to determine blood pressure.

brachial artery

To ensure accurate blood pressure measurement, you should inflate the cuff above the estimated __ pressure.

systolic

Normal blood pressure is defined as a systolic less than __ and a diastolic less than 80.

120

When documenting vital signs, include the method used to take the __.

temperature

When checking for pulse, do not use your __ as it has its own pulse.

thumb

Pain levels are most commonly assessed using the __ scale from 0 to 10.

numerical

To measure a patient's temperature via the temporal artery, hold the probe __ against the skin.

flush

A patient’s oxygen saturation is typically measured using a __ probe.

pulse oximeter

When counting respirations, one rise and one fall of the chest equals __ respiration.

one

If a patient has recently had surgery, it is especially important to assess their __.

pain levels

The recommended way to clean a non-disposable thermometer after use is with a __ wipe.

disinfectant

In an adult, a body temperature can vary between __ and 99 degrees Fahrenheit.

97

If a patient's pulse is irregular, count it for a __ full minute.

full

The __ of breathing should be assessed along with the rate and rhythm.

depth

The average axillary temperature is usually __ than the oral temperature.

one degree lower

When measuring blood pressure, the second sound you hear indicates the __ pressure.

diastolic

Blood pressure readings can be inaccurate if the patient's legs are __.

crossed

Always connect the pulse oximeter to the __ of a warm finger.

nail bed

If a patient has a fever, you may need to check temperatures in multiple __ areas.

body

Proper hand hygiene includes the use of __ before and after patient care.

soap and water/sanitizer

Calculating heart rate from an irregular pulse requires counting for __ minute.

one full

Ensure that the right cuff size is used to avoid inaccurate blood pressure __.

readings

__ temperatures can be taken orally, rectally, axillary, or tympanic.

Body

The initial preparation for vital signs includes ensuring the patient is comfortable and __.

calm

When checking blood pressure, you want to auscultate over the __ artery.

brachial

Taking a pulse is done by feeling for the __ at the wrist.

radial artery

The normal respiratory rhythm should be assessed for __ or irregularity.

regularity