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TAKING VITAL SIGNS

Lesson 1: Initial Assessment

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LESSON ASSIGNMENT

LESSON 1 Initial Assessment.

LESSON ASSIGNMENT Paragraphs 1-1 through 1-6.

LESSON OBJECTIVES After completing this exercise you should be able to:

1-1. Identify the vital signs.

1-2. Complete an initial assessment.

1-3. Establish patient contact.

1-4. Assess the skin.

1-5. Assess the level of consciousness.

1-6. Take a SAMPLE history.

SUGGESTIONS After completing the assignment, complete the exercises at the end of this lesson. They will help you to accomplish the lesson objectives.

 

 

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