Name: ______________________________________ Criteria for Vital Signs Introduces self to patient (1) Explains the procedure to the patient

(1)

Temperature Properly cleans thermometer (1) Proper thermometer placement and reading (2) Side Question (1) Pulse Properly palpates the appropriate pulse site and reports result (2) Side question (1) Respiratory rate Properly counts RR and reports result (2) Side question (1) Blood Pressure Proper BP cuff placement/not too loose or tight (1) Inflates cuff up to the appropriate pressure level and deflates at an appropriate rate (2) Correct reading (2) Side question (1)

Positioning/draping (1) Proper body mechanics (1)

Total = 20