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    The document outlines a lecture on taking vital signs. It defines the objectives as describing factors that affect vital signs, identifying normal variations in temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure, and listing nine sites to assess pulse rate. It provides content on factors that alter vital signs, equipment needed, and the steps for preparation, performance, documentation and follow-up when taking vital signs.

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    ILIGAN MEDICAL CENTER COLLEGE College of Nursing, Midwifery & Health Aide NCM ______ RLE Resource Unit

    TOPIC DESCRIPTION: VITAL SIGNS TAKING ENTRY COMPETENCE: GENERAL OBJECTIVE: The students will be able to listen and understand the definitions, assessment process, and management in taking vital signs, same as to express their insights

    about the lecture.


    SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE 1. Described factors that affect the vital signs and accurate measurement of them 2. Identify the variations in normal body temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure that occurs 3. nine sites to assess pulse rate 4. Assessment 5. Planning 6. Implementation 7. Evaluation A. B. C. Radial Brachial Carotid Femoral Popliteal Pedal Posterior tibial Post test Participative Lecture and Discussion 10 min FACTORS Age Circadian rhthym Exercise Hormones Stress Environment ALTERATIONS Pyrexia Hypothermia Bradycardia Tachycardia 10min CONTENT OUTLINE TIME ALLOTMENT TEACHING-LEARNING ACTIVITIES Participative Lecture and Discussion Post test EVALUATION

    Participative Lecture and Discussion 5 min

    Post test

    D. Clinical signs of fever, cardiac alterations or hypertension (nosebleed) Site for appropriate measurement Factors that may alter the result Post test 5 min Participative Lecture and Discussion

    E. Equipment needed Thermometer Stethoscope Shygmomanometer Disposable gloves Tissue/wipes

    Post test 5 min Participative Lecture and Discussion

    F. Preparation- check that all equipment is functioning well Performance introduce yourself, hand hygiene before and after, provide privacy, provide comfortable position Determine any changes of the body with the use of the appropriate equipments. Document the result G. Conduct appropriate followup Report immediately to the primary caregiver for any abnormal findings 1o min Participative Lecture and Discussion Post test

    Post test Participative Lecture and Discussion 5 min

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