CNA118 - Taking Vital Signs (0.5 HR)
The nursing assistant will understand skills required to obtain accurate vital sign measurements and to communicate important clinical information to the care team.
Purpose: The nursing assistant will enhance skills in performing the actions required for obtaining accurate vital sign measurements from the persons she serves.
Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the nursing assistant will be able to…
1. Explain how pain can affect vital signs.
2. Discuss taking temperatures, pulse, respirations and blood pressure.
3. 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.