CNA118 - Taking Vital Signs (0.5 HR)

Purpose: The nursing assistant will enhance skills in performing the actions required for obtaining accurate vital sign measurements from the persons she serves. Objectives: 1. Explain how pain can affect vital signs; 2. Discuss taking temperatures, pulse, respirations and blood pressure; 3. Demonstrate taking temperatures, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure. Continuing Education Credits:  0 contact hours Iowa BON #335; 0 contact hours CA Board of Nursing CEP 14033; 0 contact hours CE Broker # 50-4572 Florida and District of Columbia; 0 contact hours for Social Work State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 159.001315; 0 contact hours for Physical Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 216.000284; 0 contact hours for Occupational Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 224.000164; 0.5 CE hours for certified nursing assistants; long term care department heads; and other health care disciplines.