RT Book, Section
A1 Cunningham, Shala
A1 Schmitz, Thomas J.
A2 Fulk, George D.
A2 Chui, Kevin K.
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ID 1207745999
T1 Examination of Vital Signs
T2 O’Sullivan &amp; Schmitz’s Physical Rehabilitation, 8<sup>th</sup> Edition
YR 2024
FD 2024
PB F. A. Davis Company
PP New York, NY
SN 9781719646918
LK fadavispt.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1207745999
RD 2024/10/11
AB LEARNING  OBJECTIVESDiscuss  the  rationale  for  including  vital  sign  and  pulse  oximetry  measures  in  the  patient  examination.Explain  the  relevance  of  vital  signs  data  when  developing  a  diagnosis,  determining  the  prognosis,  and  establishing  a  plan  of  care.Recognize  the  importance  of  vital  signs  data  in  determining  physiological  response  to  treatment  and  evaluating  patient  progress.Describe  the  procedure  for  monitoring  temperature,  pulse,  respiration,  blood  pressure,  and  oxygenation  saturation  (pulse  oximetry).Differentiate  between  normal  and  abnormal  values  or  ranges  for  each  vital  sign.Identify  the  normative  variations  in  vital  signs  and  the  factors  that  influence  these  changes.Describe  the  recommended  elements  for  documentation  of  vital  signs  data.