Auscultation simulation module

vital signfor general careadult

Vital signs are always obtained during a routine physical examination, and are also used for assessing symptoms or as part of a follow-up assessment for patients undergoing treatment. This module provides a thorough introduction to the process of obtaining adult vital signs, covering body temperatures, pulse rates, respiratory rates, and blood pressures. Including both Learn and Test modes, the online simulator offers three different scenarios that test your ability to prepare for and assess adult vital signs; each covers temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure for a variety of clinical presentations. Practice the steps of the procedure as often as you want until you are confident. This module is based on the entry-level competencies for which the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) test the Medical Assistant. Describe pre-procedure considerations for measurement of vital signs. Describe and demonstrate the preparation for taking an adult's vital signs. Define normal values for adult vital signs, including average body temperatures, pulse rates, respiratory rates, and blood pressures. Understand and explain factors that affect body temperature and blood pressure. Describe and demonstrate how to take a patient's oral, aural, and axillary temperatures accurately. Describe and demonstrate how to obtain apical and radial pulse rate, volume, and rhythm accurately. Describe and demonstrate how to take a respiration rate accurately. Describe and demonstrate how to take blood pressure accurately and differentiate the Korotkoff phases.