Discussion Post: Temperature, Pulse, Respiration
• What is TPR? Why is it important to take a TPR? Explain
• Name and Describe 2 diseases/illnesses that can be diagnosed or indicated by measuring vital signs . (Ensure that you indicate what normal ranges are for the specific vital signs and how the patient is affected if these ranges are not normal)
• Medical asepsis, procedures are used to reduce the number of microorganisms and prevent their spread. Give an example of a "specific situation that could result in contamination and explain how you would use proper aseptic techniques to handle it.
FYI- "specific situation" in the doctor's office, dentist, emergency room, surgery rooms, clinics, outpatient care centers, and other health care settings.
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.