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If you are speaking as a health care professional, and are asking what would be an indication or symptom from a patient you are caring for to take a set of vital signs (Temperature, blood pressure, heart rate-respiration rate, an oxygen saturation test if possible- (or "O2 Sat") and even the patient's pain level. (The new thinking is that "pain is the fifth vital sign".
The reason these vital signs might be indicated are:
1.The patient is complaining of a new symptom such as chest pain or numbness in one area of their body (or any other of a host of compliants!)
2.If there are "parameters" for administering a certain medication, such as a blood pressure medication- or medication for pain- at times the doctor might write a medication order as "hold for blood pressure of 100/60 or below- call doctor".
3. In many health care facilities, vital signs are mandatory at least once a shift, or every 8 hours.
4. The patient is having an active medical episode, such as a seizure or heart attack.
5. The patient is being admitted or discharged to or from your care. (To prove that they were stable upon discharge or admission )
6. The patient has just returned from a procedure- such as surgery- and again, the health care professional wants to be sure the patient is stable upon return.
7. Any other reason a medical professional feels they are indicated- in part or in whole-
If you are speaking as a patient, then you might want to take your vital signs if you are not feeling well, and have a medical history of some illness- or if your doctor has instructed you to take them.
You should always try to take your vital signs at the same time each day-
If your vital signs are what you believe to be "irregular"- call your doctor right away, especially if your blood pressure is very low, or very high- or you have a fever above 101 degrees.
Hope this answered the question!!!
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∙ 11y agoblood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiration
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∙ 13y agoThey are taken every time you are at a health care facility such as your doctors office or emergency room.
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∙ 14y agoAfter a person Codes.
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∙ 8y agoThe one on duty.
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∙ 11y agotwice a day
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What are the differences between LPN and CNA?
A CNA can only provide activities of daily living for the client and take vital signs lifting and transporting a client, and chart info on the patients vital signs and visible condion. A LPN can do all of what the CNA does but their scope of practice is more elevated than the CNA's because they can administer medication and care for wounds with the permission of a RN or a doctor.
Do you take the vital signs of animals?
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Do certified nursing assistants take vital signs?
yes.
Why do doctors take vital signs?
Doctors take vital signs in order to obtain the state of the body. For example, taking vital signs will let a doctor know how hard a person's heart is working, whether his or her temperature is stable, and if he or she has a heart issue.
How to plot vital signs?
If you check the vital signs at the same time with the same machine in the same circimstances everyday for a specified time, for example, take all the vital signs at say 08:00, everyday for a week or a month, with the same machine, in the same position. Write them down everyday then at the end of the specific time, the week or month you can graph the vs and it will give you a "plot "
Where to report abnormal vital signs?
any questions concerning your health, vital signs esp. abnormal ones should be discussed with a doctor of medicine
What do you take when asked to do vital signs?
Clinically, when asked to take the vital signs we take theHeart Rate (measured in Beats per minure/bpm)Respiratory Rate (cycles per minutes/cpm)Temperature (fahrenheit or centigrade)Blood Pressure (millimiter mercury/mmHg)and sometimes pain (a pain score of 1-10, 10 being most painful. Depends on the institution)
Why does a nurse take your vital signs when you go to the doctors for a physical exam?
Vital signs are aptly named -- they are vital pieces of information. They can tell medical personnel a great deal about a patient without asking a single question or performing a single test. Vitals normally include heart rate, respirations, temperature, blood pressure, level of alertness (AVPU - Alert, Verbal, Pain, Unresponsive), and general appearance. Normal vital signs fall within certain ranges based upon age, activity level, and previous medical history and conditions. If a person's vital signs are not within those ranges, this can alert medical personnel that something may be amiss, and further investigation may be needed.
Name of the first set of vital signs?
There are multiple vital signs. In an ambulance, normally pulse is taken first, then blood pressure, and then respiration rate. If the ambulance is equipped, then they can take body temperature. In a doctor's office, normally the body temperature is taken first because this can be a clear indicator if there is a virus and if the immune system is fighting it.
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They listen to the client's case and if they are up for it they will take the case but if the lawyer disagrees with the client, he/she will recommend some other lawyers to take care of the case.
What do you learn in general during can training classes?
You will learn all about the different parts to the human body. You are also going to learn basic nursing skills, including iv's and how to take proper vital signs.
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A CMA can schedule appointments, take patients' vital signs and draw blood, order prescriptions, get involved in patient education, transcribe medical reports, and bill insurance companies.
