Basic Observations
Nursing
Who is this course aimed at?
This course is aimed at anyone responsible for the clinical observation and assessment of those in careCourse Aims
To be able to make accurate observations and assessments of residents in your careLearning Outcomes
- Be aware of the importance of observations and assessments
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of carers and employers
- Understand the importance of Oximetry
- Be aware of the consequences of low oxygen levels
- Know how to take an oximetry reading
- Understand what a blood pressure reading means
- Be aware of the consequences of low and high blood pressure
- Know how to take a blood pressure reading
- Be aware of the number of ways to assess a resident’s temperature
- Understand the consequences of low and high blood body temperature
- Know how to take a resident’s pulse
- Be aware of the medical conditions a low or high pule rate could indicate
- Know how to assess respiration
- Be aware of the medical conditions an abnormal respiration rate could indicate
Course available as
Face to Face
Course Length: 6 Hours
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