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Last updated: 3/11/2023

de or False Mark T for true or F for false 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Unless otherwise ordered take vital signs with the person standing Before use a glass thermometer is rinsed under warm running water If a person is receiving oxygen an oral temperature is taken When taking a rectal temperature privacy is important Axillary temperatures are more reliable than oral temperatures To use a tympanic membrane thermometer the covered probe is inserted gently into the ear The brachial artery is used most often for taking a pulse Before using a stethoscope wipe the earpieces and diaphragm with antiseptic wipes A stethoscope is used to take an apical pulse An apical pulse is counted for 30 seconds Respirations are counted right after taking a pulse The person should be unaware that you are counting respirations I TIH Blood pressure is normally measured in the brachial artery The blood pressure cuff is applied over clothing If you cannot hear a blood pressure tell the nurse at once Pain is different for each person