Overview
This module will walk the student or clinician through the fundamentals of assessing vital signs. This module is broken down into sections for ease of use and will follow a sequence that reflects how vital signs are assessed in a health care environment. The guide was not designed to replace a comprehensive physical examination course or textbook. Additionally, because this module was designed to be completed in tandem with “hands-on” or experiential learning laboratory (i.e., clinical practice), the learner should complete the linked laboratory performance tool as he/she completes the module (i.e., click the "PDF” icon to access the attached tool). The individual sections of the module are described below.
| Section | Description |
| Introduction | Introduces the topic to be covered |
| Review | Provides the learner with a review of foundational concepts (foundational knowledge will not be tested and is not required to successfully complete this module) |
| Tests to be performed | Describes, in simple terms, which test(s) or measure(s) will be performed |
| Expected findings | Describes the expected/normal findings for a given test or measure |
| Equipment | Describes the required equipment for a given test or measure |
| Testing procedures | Specifically describes testing procedures |
| Special instructions | Provides additional instructions and information if needed |
| Clinical notes and interpretation | Provides clinical considerations and interpretations beyond normal or abnormal interpretation of findings |
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