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*KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE
1-5.1 Identify the components of vital signs. (p. 226)
1-5.2 Describe the methods used to obtain a breathing rate. (p. 229)
1-5.3 Identify the attributes that should be obtained when assessing breathing. (pp. 229–231)
1-5.4 Differentiate between shallow, labored, and noisy breathing. (pp. 229–230)
1-5.5 Describe the methods to obtain a pulse rate. (pp. 227–228)
1-5.6 Identify the information obtained when assessing a patient’s pulse. (pp. 225–228)
1-5.7 Differentiate between a strong, weak, regular, and irregular pulse. (p. 228)
1-5.8 Describe the methods used to assess skin color, temperature, and condition (capillary refill in infants and children). (pp. 231–233)
1-5.9 Identify the normal and abnormal skin colors. (pp. 231–232)
1-5.10 Differentiate between pale, blue, red, and yellow skin color. (pp. 231–233)
1-5.11 Identify the normal and abnormal skin temperature. (pp. 232–233)
1-5.12 Differentiate between hot, cool, and cold skin temperature. (pp. 232–233)
1-5.13 Identify normal and abnormal skin conditions. (p. 232)
1-5.14 Identify normal and abnormal capillary refill in infants and children. (p. 233)
1-5.15 Describe the methods used to assess the pupils. (pp. 233–234)
1-5.16 Identify normal and abnormal pupil size. (pp. 233–234)
1-5.17 Differentiate between dilated (big) and constricted (small) pupil size. (pp. 233–234)
1-5.18 Differentiate between reactive and nonreactive pupils and equal and unequal pupils. (pp. 233–234)
1-5.19 Describe the methods used to assess blood pressure. (pp. 236–239)
1-5.20 Define systolic pressure. (p. 234)
1-5.21 Define diastolic pressure. (p. 234)
1-5.22 Explain the difference between auscultation and palpation for obtaining a blood pressure. (pp. 236–238)
1-5.23 Identify the components of the SAMPLE history. (p. 242)
1-5.24 Differentiate between a sign and a symptom. (p. 242)
1-5.25 State the importance of accurately reporting and recording the baseline vital signs. (p. 236)
1-5.26 Discuss the need to search for additional medical identification. (p. 242)
1-5.27 Explain the value of performing the baseline vital signs. (p. 236)
1-5.28 Recognize and respond to the feelings patients experience during assessment. (pp. 242–243)
1-5.29 Defend the need for obtaining and recording an accurate set of vital signs. (p. 236)
1-5.30 Explain the rationale of recording additional sets of vital signs. (pp. 236, 238)
1-5.31 Explain the importance of obtaining a SAMPLE history. (p. 242)
*SKILLS
1-5.32 Demonstrate the skills involved in assessment of breathing.
1-5.33 Demonstrate the skills associated with obtaining a pulse.
1-5.34 Demonstrate the skills associated with assessing the skin color, temperature, condition, and capillary refill in infants and children.
1-5.35 Demonstrate the skills associated with assessing the pupils.
1-5.36 Demonstrate the skills associated with obtaining blood pressure.
1-5.37 Demonstrate the skills that should be used to obtain information from the patient, family, or bystanders at the scene.
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