Vital signs are measurements of basic body functions like temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and respiratory rate. Taking vital signs involves measuring body temperature, pulse rate, and blood pressure to evaluate a person's basic physiological status. Normal ranges vary by age but body temperature is typically around 37°C, pulse is 60-100 bpm for adults, blood pressure below 120/80 mmHg, and respiratory rate is 12-20 breaths per minute for adults.

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These are measures of various physiological
statistics in order to assess the most basic
body functions.
The act of taking vital signs normally entails
recording body temperature, pulse rate
(or heart rate), blood
pressure, and respiratory rate, but may also
include other measurements like pain. Vital
signs often vary by age.

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What is body temperature?
Body temperature is a measure of the body's ability to
generate and get rid of heat. The body is very good at
keeping its temperature within a narrow, safe range in
spite of large variations in temperatures outside the
body.
Where is body temperature measured?
Your body temperature can be measured in many
locations on your body. The mouth, ear, armpit, and
rectum are the most commonly used places.
Temperature can also be measured on your forehead.
What is normal body temperature?
37 ° Celsius

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What is a pulse?
It is a tactile arterial palpation of
the heartbeat.
What is normal pulse rate?
80 bpm!!!
Age Group
Normal Value
Infant
120 – 160 bpm
Child
80 – 100 bpm
Adult
60 – 100 bpm

5. How to check for pulse?
 Place two fingers on
the pulse point,
you will sense
your pulse beating
there.
 Count for 1 full minute!!!

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What is normal blood pressure?
Normal blood pressure is generally below
120/80 (one-twenty over eighty). 120
represents the systolic measurement and
80 represents the diastolic measurement.
Desirable blood pressure is:
Systolic - from 90 to 119
Diastolic - from 60 to 79
119/79 mmHg!!!

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What is normal respiratory rate?
Age Group
Infant
25 – 50 breaths per minute
Child
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Normal Value
15 – 30 breaths per minute
Adult
12 – 20
How to check for respiration? breaths per minute
◦ Check the rise and fall of the chest.

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Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional
experience associated with actual or potential
tissue damage.
An unpleasant feeling often caused by
intense or damaging stimuli.
It is a major symptom in many medical
conditions, and can significantly interfere
with a person's quality of life and general
functioning.

9. Acronyms
Meaning
What to ask?
O
Onset
P
Provocation or
Palliation
Q
Quality
R
Region and
Radiation
S
Severity
What the severity is based on a PAIN
SCALE of 1 to 10.
T
Timing
When the signs and symptoms first
occurred
What the patient was doing when the
signs and symptoms first occurred.
Whether or not anything makes it better
or worse.
Description of what the patient is
feeling. For example, the pain can be
described as dull, sharp, crushing,
aching, tearing, throbbing,
Where the pain is located and if it
moves to another part of the body.