PHS - Key Information on Vital Signs WB. pg. 98-99

What does the term VITAL mean?

• not important
• casual
• unessential
• absolutely necessary or important / needed for life

Why are temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure considered vital?

• They are indicators of basic body functions and can help identify abnormalities or potential health issues.
• They are not important for overall health
• They are only relevant for athletes
• They do not provide any useful information

What does TEMPERATURE measure, and why is it important? Select two answers

• how warm or cold a patients body is

• increased temps could indicate illness

• can signal problems with circulation

What does PULSE measure and why is it important?

• PULSE measures blood levels

• PULSE measures heart rate and is important for assessing cardiovascular health.
• PULSE measures lung capacity and is important for assessing respiratory health.
• PULSE measures brain activity and is important for assessing cognitive function.

What do RESPIRATIONS measure and why is this important? (SELECT 2)

• rate of breathing

• breathing problems can indicate other health issues.

• Respirations measure the force of blood pushing against blood vessel walls

• Respirations are the process of filtering waste from the blood, important for detoxification.

What does BLOOD PRESSURE measure?

• Temperature of the body
• Force of blood against artery walls
• Distance between organs
• Amount of oxygen in the blood

Why is checking blood pressure important?

• Blood pressure is important for measuring height
• Blood pressure is important for determining shoe size
• Is a key indicator of cardiovascular health. Can indicate problems with the heart.

• Blood pressure is important for determining some ones respiratory health

Match the methods of taking temperatures:

• ear

• rectal

• mouth

• tympanic

• on the forehead

• axillary

• rectum

• temporal

• armpit

• oral

What would you ask a patient before taking an oral temperature (SELECT 3)

• have you smoked

• have you chewed gum

• have you ate/drank

• have you slept recently

• are you having any trouble breathing

What is the temperature on the left side in Fahrenheit?

(TYPE IN THE NUMBER ONLY)