RESUME

CHECKING VITAL SIGNS

TEACHING LECTURER : Desy Natalia, M.pd

Arranged By :

Ahmad Junaidi NIM : 2019.C.11a.0997

Anjuwita NIM : 2019.C.11a.0999
Dinda Anggelinae S NIM : 2019.C.11a.1005
Lisnawatie NIM : 2019.C.11a.1015
Lolita Amelia NIM : 2019.C.11a.1016
Sri Ayuni NIM : 2019.C.11a.1027

EKA HARAP FOUNDATION PALANGKA RAYA

INSTITUTE OF HEALTH SCIENCE
NURSING S1
ACADEMIC YEAR 2019/2020
 CHECKING VITAL SIGNS

A. Conversation : Checking Vital Signs

Ahmed is beinf examined by the doctor. The doctor asks the nurse to check
Ahmed’s vital signs.

Nurse : Good morning, doctor. This is Ahmed.

Doctor : Hello, Ahmed. Have a sit, please.
Ahmed: Thanks.
Nurse : I have done with the vital signs check, doc. And here is the result.
Doctor : Thanks. So you have been suffering from fever for two days?
Ahmed: Yes, doc.
Doctor : Well, your temperature is high enough. That’s not really good actually.
Ahmed: I see.
Doctor : You don’t feel any freeze actually.
Nurse : Let me check your temperature.
Ahmed : Sure.
Doctor : It is 38 Celcius degree. You don’t feel dizzy or faint. That’s an awkward
symptom actually. Lidia, have you checked his blood pressure, respiration
rate, and pulse.
Nurse : I have, doc. The result shows that his BP is 90/80.
Doctor : That’s quite low. Let me check you.
Nurse : Please come to the examination room, Ahmed.
Ahmed: Ok.
Nurse : Please, lay down here.
Ahmed: Ok
Nurse : You do not need to take off your shoes. That’s OK.
Doctor : I need to check your heart and the pressure by using this stethoscope.
Ahmed: Sure.
Doctor : Can you open your tongue? Yeah, like that. Good. Do you feel itchy on
your body?
Ahmed: Yes, I do.
Doctor : Please open your t-shirt. Ah I see, you may suffer from measles
Ahmed: Oh, really? I also feel that i got worse today.
Doctor : Well, I am not really sure with it. We need to conduct
further examination to ensure It. Lidia, please compose an examination
letter. We need to check Ahmed’s blood.
Nurse : Sure.

 Things are needed in vital sign checking :

 Digital Thermometer
 Plastic Cap
 Blood Pressure Cuff
 Stethoscope
 Mask
 Pulse Rate
C. Practice: Play A Role
In group of three students, please play a role about checking a patient's vital
signs. One student acts as a patient another as a nurse, and the other as a doctor,
Perform the role in front of the class.
D. Practice: Discussion
In a group. discuss some steps of vital signs! Write the result of your
discussion!
E. Grammar Focus:Comparison
1. EQUAL COMPARISON
Namely a comparison that states the same. Equal comparison uses words as...,
as..., the same as, or similar to as a comparison guide below

Subject + vert as + [adjective/adverb]+ as +(noun/pronoun)

Example :
 I think I am as good as I was yesterday.
 This hnspital provides as good services as other hospital.
 My child's growth develops as quickly as common children

2. RELATIVE COMPARISON
Namely a comparison that states something more than another Relative
comparison is only used when something compared is only 2. if the adjective
consists of only one syllable

If the adjective consists of only 1 syllable

Subject + verb + [adjective/adverb+er]+ than +(noun/pronoun)

If the adjective consists of only 1 syllable

Subject+verb+more+[adjective/adverb]+than+(noun/pronoun)

Example :
 A doctor's responsibilities are harder than a nurse's
 The cost of Yellow Hospital is more expensive than that of Green Hospital.
 A patient can feel good faster if he follow the doctor's instruction.

3. SUPERLATIVE COMPARISON
Namely a comparison that states something more, than all. Superlative
comparison is used when something is compared among many things.

If the adjective consists of only 1 syllable

Subject + verb + [adjective/adverb + est] + among + (noun/pronoun)

If the adjective consists of only 1 syllable

Subject + verb + the most + [adjective/adverb] + among +[noun/pronoun)

Example:
 This hospital has the best services among others.
 For most people, health insurance is the most important priority.
 Jane becomes the happiest person after she recovers from cancer.
F. Exercise
Translate the following sentences into English
1. Traditional therapy is considered more successful than other treatments.
2. Herbal medicines are sometimes cheaper than chemical drugs.
3. Many patients say that they are better after taking this drug.
4. This guide is easier for nurses to understand.
5. Healthy Pharmacy is open longer than be
G. Reading Exercise

BLOOD PRESSURE

There are two types of blood pressure: Systolic blood pressure refers to the
pressure inside your arteries when your heart is pumping; diastolic pressure is
the pressure inside your arteries when your heart is resting between beats. When
your arteries are healthy and dilated, blood flows easily and your heart doesn't
have to work too hard. But when your arteries are too narrow or stiff, blood
pressure rises, the heart gets overworked, and arteries can become damaged.
Blood pressure is measured with an instrument called a
sphygmomanometer. First, a cuff is placed around your arm and inflated with a
pump until the circulation is cut off. A small valve slowly deflates the cuff, and
the doctor measuring blood pressure uses a stethoscope, placed over your arm,
to listen for the sound of blood pulsing through the arteries. That first sound of
rushing blood refers to the systolic blood pressure; once the sound fades, the
second number indicates the diastolic pressure, the blood pressure of your heart
at rest.
Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) and
recorded with the systolic number first, followed by the diastolic number. For
example, a normal blood pressure would be recorded as something under
120/80 mm Hg.
Blood pressure readings can be affected by factors like
 Smoking
  Coffee or other caffeinated drinks
 A full bladder
 Recent physical activity
Blood pressure is also affected by your emotional and the time of
dav. Since so many factors can affect blood pressure readings, you
should have your blood pressure taken several times to get an acurate
measurement

Answer the following questions!

1. What is blood pressure?
2. According to the text, how is the blood pressure measured
3. What affects blood pressure?

Look at the following blood pressure chart! Discuss the chart with your
partner.

Blood Pressure Systolic mm Hg

Diastolic mm Hg (lower #)
Categori (upper #)

Normal Less Than 120 And less than 80

Prehypertension 120-139 Or 80-89
High Blood Pressure
(Hypertension) Stage 1 140-159 Or 90-99

High blood Pressure

160 or higher Or 100 or higher
(Hypertension) Stage 2
High Blood Pressure
(Hypertension) Stage3 Higher than180 Or higher than 110