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Primary Navigation Want to create or adapt books like this? Learn more about how Pressbooks supports open publishing practices. Book Contents Navigation Preface About the Authors Content Advisory Team About the 2nd Canadian edition H5P Team Customization Level of Organization Introduction General Points to Consider in Vital Sign Measurement What is Temperature? Why is Temperature Measured? Methods of Measurement What are Normal Temperature Ranges? Oral Temperature Tympanic Temperature Axillary Temperature Rectal Temperature Finding the Error Activity: Tympanic Temperature Try it Out: Oral Temperature Try it Out: Tympanic Temperature Try it Out: Axilla Temperature Test Yourself Test Yourself: List in the Correct Order Chapter Summary What is Pulse? Why is Pulse Measured? What Pulse Qualities are Assessed? Radial Pulse Carotid Pulse Brachial Pulse Apical Pulse What is Respiration? Respiration Technique Finding the Error Activity: Radial Pulse Finding the Error Activity: Infant Apical Pulse Finding the Error Activity: Adult Apical Pulse Try it Out: Radial Pulse and Respiration Try it Out: Apical Pulse Test Yourself – Pulse Test Yourself – Respirations Oxygen Saturation How is Oxygen Saturation Measured? What are Normal Oxygen Saturation Levels? Oxygen Saturation Technique Finding the Error Activity: Pulse Oximetry Try it Out: Pulse Oximetry What is Blood Pressure? Why is Blood Pressure Measured? Factors That Influence Blood Pressure What are Blood Pressure Ranges? How is Blood Pressure Measured? Manual Blood Pressure Measurement What Should the Healthcare Provider Consider? Hypotension Hypertension Finding the Error Activity: Blood Pressure Try it Out: Two-step & One-step Blood Pressure Knowledge Integration Case Study: Pediatric Client Case Study: Adolescent Client Case Study: Pregnant Adult Client Case Study: Adult Client Case Study: Older Adult Client Case Study: Dental Office Case Study: TPR Complete Set of Adult Vital Signs Conclusion Printable Flashcards References Chapter 6: Knowledge Integration To move to the next part of the scenario, click on “Proceed” in the top right hand corner. Previous/next navigation Vital Sign Measurement Across the Lifespan – 2nd Canadian edition Copyright © 2018 by Ryerson University is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.