NR 224 Vital Signs Worksheet – Chamberlain College of Nursing | NR224 Vital Signs Worksheet

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NR 224 Vital Signs Worksheet – Chamberlain College of Nursing Vital Signs Worksheet Temperature • What is the normal temperature range? • How can it be measured? (5) • What factors ca... n influence temperature? o Pulse • What is the normal pulse range? • What factors can influence pulse? • Why can’t you take a pulse with your thumb? Respirations • What is the normal respiratory range? • What factors can influence respirations? • Why do we “hide” the fact that we are taking respirations on a patient? Blood Pressure • What is the normal blood pressure range? • What is the difference between prehypertension and hypertension? • What factors can influence blood pressure? Pulse Oximetry • What is normal Pulse Oximetry Range? • What factors can influence pulse oximetry ranges? o Pain • Why is PAIN considered a vital sign? • How do we measure PAIN? PQRSTU o P- o Q- o R- o S- o T- o U- • What other vital signs does pain influence? [Show More]

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