TLE seven third quarter lesson 2caregiving

How to use tools equiopment and paraphernalia in caregiving

1. HOW TO USE TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND PARAPHERNALIA IN CAREGIVING LESSON 2

2. VITAL SIGNS BODY TEMPERATURE HEART RATE RESPIRATORY RATE OXYGEN SATURATION BLOOD PREASURE

3. 1.BODY TEMPERATURE The normal body temperature of a person varies depending on gender, recent activity, food and fluid consumption, time of day, and, in women, the stage of the menstrual cycle.

4. BODY TEMPERATURE Normal body temperature can range from 36.5 degrees C to 37.2 degrees C) for a healthy adult.

5. DIFFERENT WAYS TO MEASURE BODY TEMPERATURE Orally: Temperature taken by mouth. Rectally: Temperatures taken from the rectum. .5 to 0.7 degrees F higher than when taken by mouth. Axillary: Temperatures can be taken under the arm 0.3 to 0.4 degrees F lower than those temperatures taken by mouth.

6. DIFFERENT WAYS TO MEASURE BODY TEMPERATURE By ear: A special thermometer can quickly measure the temperature of the ear drum, which reflects the body's core temperature (the temperature of the internal organs). By skin: measure the temperature of the skin on the forehead.

7. TYPES OF THERMOMETER

8. CLINICAL THERMOMETER used to measure human body temperature. Most made in the 20th century are mercury-in-glass thermometers

9. DIGITAL THERMOMETER are temperature– sensing instrument that are easily portable, have permanent probes, and a convenient digital display.

10. DIGITAL EAR THERMOMETER is also known as Tympanic thermometers, use an infrared ray to measure the temperature inside the ear canal when positioned properly, it is quick and generally comfortable for children and adults.

11. INFRARED THERMOMETER a thermometer which infers temperature from a portion of the thermal radiation sometimes called black–body radiation emitted by the object being measured. A non-contact thermometers to describe the devices ability to measure temperature from a distance .

12. 2. PULSE RATE a measurement of the heart rate, or the number of times the heart beats per minute . Taking a pulse not only measures the heart rate, but also can indicate the following: Heart rhythm Strength of the pulse

13. HOW TO MEASURE PULSE RATE  The pulse can be found on areas where the arteries, are located close to the surface of the skin at certain points of the body.

14. HOW TO MEASURE PULSE RATE When taking your pulse: Using the first and second fingertips, press firmly but gently on the arteries until you feel a pulse. You may use a timer or clock to Count your pulse for 60 seconds (or for 15 seconds and then multiply by four to calculate beats per minute).

15. HOW TO MEASURE PULSE RATE The normal pulse for healthy adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute. The pulse rate may fluctuate and increase with exercise, illness, injury, and emotions.

16. 3. RESPIRATION RATE The respiration rate is the number of breaths a person takes per minute. The rate is usually measured when a person is at rest and simply involves counting the number of breaths for one minute by counting how many times the chest rises.

17. REPIRATION RATE Normal respiration rates for an adult person at rest range from 12 to 16 breaths per minute.

18. 4. OXYGEN SATURATION is the amount of oxygen in your blood. Because the body’s organs and tissues need oxygen to work, oxygen must travel through the bloodstream to help support the functions of the body.

19. 4. OXYGEN SATURATION To use, simply insert your fingertip into the small device.

20. 4. OXYGEN SATURATION To use, simply insert your fingertip into the small device.

21. 5. BLOOD PRESSURE is the force of the blood pushing against the artery walls during contraction and relaxation of the heart.

22. 4. BLOOD PRESSURE 120 80 SYSTOLIC PRESSURE , the pressure inside the artery when the heart contracts and pumps blood through the body. DIASTOLIC PRESSURE, the pressure inside the artery when the heart is at rest and is filling with blood.