Vital Signs 101- Includes PPT, games and activities w/ distance learning options

This download is a unit full of materials designed to introduce students to "Vital Signs". It covers the four main vital signs- temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure through a PowerPoint presentation as well as games, activities and worksheets. Listed below is what is included with a brief description. Most of the materials have been created to accommodate distance learning with electronic versions included.

*Video instructions included for both an overall guide and a distance learning guide.

• “That’s Vital Information” Game (PowerPoint and Google Slides): I use this game as an opening hook for this unit. It is a quiz style game that contains trivia facts on temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure- click on the video preview to get a sneak peak!
• “That’s Vital Information” Answer Sheet (PDF): This an optional form that students can use while playing the game. There is both a printable version as well as a fillable PDF to be used if needed for distance learning.
• Vital Signs Presentation (PowerPoint): This is a presentation that covers the major points of Vital Signs- click on the video preview to get a sneak peak!
• Vital Signs Presentation Note Page (Printable PDF and Fillable PDF): This is an optional page for students to use to fill in with the presentation.
• “Vital Sign Norms” (PDF): This graphic organizer can be used as a guide to students of the normal range for all four major vital signs.
• “Measure for Measure” (PDF): This worksheet covers material on temperature including the types, instruments used and converting Fahrenheit to Celsius. A fillable version is also included.
• “Pulse Sites” (PDF): A diagram for students to draw in a label the major pulse sites of the body
• “BP Practice” (PowerPoint): A presentation to allow students to learn how to read an aneroid monometer through a simulated blood pressure reading.
• “BP Sequencing” (PDF, Word or Google Slides): An activity to allow students to place the order of the steps in taking a blood pressure. Printable version or Google Slide virtual options available.
• “A Sure Sign” (PDF): This is a worksheet containing 4 patients with varying vital sign results. Students will chart results and then match patients with the most appropriate diagnosis. Both printable and virtual learning options available.
• Vital Signs Data Sheets (PDF): Just recently added these forms to use for students to input vital signs during hands-on practice times. Both a printable and electronically-fillable versions included!

*Answer Keys also included for all worksheets and activities

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