Chapter 37 - Vital signs and measurements. After completing chapter 37, you will be able to: Recognize common terminology and abbreviations used in documenting and discussing vital signs, describe the instruments used to measure vital signs and body measurements, explain the procedure used to measure vital signs and body measurements, demonstrate the procedures for measuring vital signs and body measurements. | Chapter 37 PowerPoint® to accompany Second Edition Ramutkowski Booth Pugh Thompson Whicker Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Permission required for reproduction or display. Medical Assisting Chapter 37 Objectives 37-1 Recognize common terminology and abbreviations used in documenting and discussing vital signs. 37-2 Describe the instruments used to measure vital signs and body measurements. 37-3 Explain the procedure used to measure vital signs and body measurements. 37-4 Demonstrate the procedures for measuring vital signs and body measurements. Vital Signs and Measurements Introduction Vital Signs Temperature Pulse Respirations Blood Pressure Body Measurements Height Weight Head Circumference Vital signs and body measurements are used to evaluate health problems, therefore, accuracy is essential. Vital Signs Usually taken at each medical office visit, and are compared to patient’s baseline values Results must be kept private according to Health . | Chapter 37 PowerPoint® to accompany Second Edition Ramutkowski Booth Pugh Thompson Whicker Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Permission required for reproduction or display. Medical Assisting Chapter 37 Objectives 37-1 Recognize common terminology and abbreviations used in documenting and discussing vital signs. 37-2 Describe the instruments used to measure vital signs and body measurements. 37-3 Explain the procedure used to measure vital signs and body measurements. 37-4 Demonstrate the procedures for measuring vital signs and body measurements. Vital Signs and Measurements Introduction Vital Signs Temperature Pulse Respirations Blood Pressure Body Measurements Height Weight Head Circumference Vital signs and body measurements are used to evaluate health problems, therefore, accuracy is essential. Vital Signs Usually taken at each medical office visit, and are compared to patient’s baseline values Results must be kept private according to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 Following OSHA Guidelines is essential in preventing the transmission of diseases T - P - R BP Temperature Pulse Respirations Blood Pressure Temperature Determines febrile versus afebrile states Measured in degrees Fahrenheit (ºF) or Celsius (centigrade; ºC) Four locations can be used to measure temperatures but the oral route is most commonly used Temperature Routes Oral Tympanic Rectal Axillary Temperature (cont.) A thermometer is used to obtain temperature measurements. Types of thermometers include: Electronic Digital Tympanic Disposable Disposable sheaths are used to prevent cross-contamination. Temperature (cont.) Route Normal Range ºF / ºC Sites Oral ºF / ºC mouth Tympanic ºF / ºC ear Rectal ºF / ºC rectum Axillary ºF / ºC Axilla (armpit) Taking Temperatures Tympanic Temperatures Pull ear up and back for adults, then insert thermometer Pull ear down and back for children
