TAKING OF VITAL SIGNS
ANTHONY M. BSCN, R.N (UON)
, TAKING OF VITAL SIGNS
• Vital signs are measures of various
physiological statistics, often taken by
health professionals, in order to assess the
most basic body functions.
• There are four standard vital signs or the
cardinal signs; body temperature, pulse,
respirations and blood pressure.
, GENERAL SURVEY
• Physical appearance
• Age
• Sex
• Level of consciousness
• Skin color
• Facial features
, GENERAL SURVEY
• Body structure
• Stature
• Nutrition
• Symmetry
• Posture
• Position
• Body build, contour
• Mobility
• Gait
• Range of motion
ANTHONY M. BSCN, R.N (UON)
, TAKING OF VITAL SIGNS
• Vital signs are measures of various
physiological statistics, often taken by
health professionals, in order to assess the
most basic body functions.
• There are four standard vital signs or the
cardinal signs; body temperature, pulse,
respirations and blood pressure.
, GENERAL SURVEY
• Physical appearance
• Age
• Sex
• Level of consciousness
• Skin color
• Facial features
, GENERAL SURVEY
• Body structure
• Stature
• Nutrition
• Symmetry
• Posture
• Position
• Body build, contour
• Mobility
• Gait
• Range of motion