Vital Signs Nursing: Respiratory Rate, Pulse, Blood Pressure, Temperature, Pain, Oxygen

Vital signs help us assess patients in the nursing profession, and there are six common vital signs that we assess as nurses: 1. Heart Rate (Pulse) 2. Respiration Rate 3. Temperature 4. Blood Pressure 5. Pain Rating 6. Oxygen Saturation This video will demonstrate how to check vital signs (live) on...

Intermediate - 13 min - Health & Care - RegisteredNurseRN

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What you'll need

Manual blood pressure cuff: The skill most tests check.
Stethoscope: Practise readings at home.
CNA exam prep book: Practice questions and skills.

Books

Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care by Susan Alvare Hedman - View on Amazon
Mosby's Textbook for Nursing Assistants by Sheila A. Sorrentino - View on Amazon

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