Level of Organization
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Temperature
Chapter 3: Pulse and Respiration
Chapter 4: Oxygen Saturation
Chapter 5: Blood Pressure
Chapter 6: Knowledge Integration
Chapter 7: Conclusion
Learning Outcomes
- Define the vital signs used in healthcare
- Integrate knowledge about anatomy and physiology with vital sign measurement
- Evaluate influencing factors related to vital sign measurement
- Synthesize knowledge about various methods and techniques of vital sign measurement across the lifespan
- Integrate knowledge about alternative methods of vital sign measurements
- Assess normal and abnormal vital sign values
- Evaluate significance of vital sign findings
- Generate best interventions based on vital sign findings
