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Vitals Jessie young
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Steps to take vitals Blood pressure (BP) Respiration Rate Pulse Rate
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How to take a bp You should refer them to a doctor when: their blood pressure is 140/90 or higher, then talk about reasons for elevation. (anxiety, recent physical exertion.) You will need: Stethoscope, Blood pressure cuff. Prepare patient: Making sure they are calm and collected, if not it will alter their reading, making the bp higher. Choose proper Cuff size: Take into consideration the arm size. (make sure it fits so it’s not too tight or doesn’t slide off arm.) Place cuff on arm: Palpate antecubital fossa to locate strongest pulse sounds. Place the stethoscope over brachial artery Inflate cuff: Between mmhg Slowly deflate 2-3 units per second. Listen for Systolic reading: The first accurance of rhythmic sounds heard as blood flows through the artery. Listen for Diastolic Reading: continue to listen as the Cuff pressure drops, note the gauge reading when rhythmic sounds stop. Double check: It’s recommended to take the reading on each arm to make sure the Blood Pressure is correct.
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Respiration Rate Respiration Rate is the number of breaths a person takes per minute. You count their breaths per minute. A normal resting respiration rate should be between breaths per minute.
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Pulse Using the first and second fingers, press firmly on arteries on the wrist until you feel a pulse. Look at an analog clock: Start when hand is on the 12, count pulse for 60 seconds. A Normal resting heartrate is between 60—100bpm
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