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Abnormal variations in an individual’s pulse and respiration can be an indicator of a change in health status and can help determine the next course of action. Therefore, it is critical that you know how to properly measure pulse and respiration. In this course, you will learn about the steps involved in assessing an individual’s pulse and respiration.
Course Code: REL-PAC-0-MPAR
Hours: 0.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:Define the normal pulse and respiratory rate for adults.Identify the steps needed to measure an individual's pulse and respiratory rate.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Pulse and Respiration
Pulse
Radial Pulse
Apical Pulse
Respiration
Respiratory Rate
Review
Summary
Section 3: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Reference
Subject Matter Expert: Elizabeth Vaccaro, BSN RN
Elizabeth Vaccaro earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Kean University. She has worked as a Multiple Sclerosis Nurse Educator. Elizabeth has worked in a variety of healthcare settings from the hospital to the pharmaceutical industry which has allowed her to have a great appreciation for all the challenges that span the healthcare field. She has practiced in the hospice setting for nine years in a variety of roles from Case Manager, Educator, and Director of both inpatient and home care hospice.
Target Audience:The target audience for this course is: Direct Care Staff; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and FormatAsynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.
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