CNA118 - Taking Vital Signs (0.5 HR)
The nursing assistant will enhance skills in performing the actions required for obtaining accurate vital sign measurements from the persons she serves.
Purpose: The nursing assistant will enhance skills in performing the actions required for obtaining accurate vital sign measurements from the persons she serves.
Objectives:
- Explain how pain can affect vital signs;
- Discuss taking temperatures, pulse, respirations and blood pressure;
- Demonstrate taking temperatures, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure.
Continuing Education Credits: 0 contact hours Iowa BON #335; 0 contact hours CA Board of Nursing CEP 14033; 0 contact hours CE Broker # 50-4572 Florida and District of Columbia; 0 contact hours for Social Work State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 159.001315; 0 contact hours for Physical Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 216.000284; 0 contact hours for Occupational Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 224.000164; 0.5 CE hours for certified nursing assistants; long term care department heads; and other health care disciplines.