Vital Signs: Part 1

Objectives: Describe the five vital signs and why vital signs are important. Explain the importance of monitoring a client’s body temperature. Explain the importance of monitoring a client’s pulse. Explain the importance of monitoring a client’s respiration. Explain the importance of monitoring a client’s blood pressure. Explain the importance of monitoring a client’s pain.

Description: In this class, caregivers will learn the role of vital signs in assessing a client’s health, and the importance of accurately measuring vital signs. Caregivers will learn when to measure temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure, and the normal ranges for each. The course will also cover how to monitor a client’s pain.