TASK 5 - CHECKING VITAL SIGN

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Name : Indriyani
Class : 2C – S1 Keperawatan

Part 1: Translate the instruction used in checking vital sign below into English.
1. Pak, sekarang saya akan mengukur tekanan darah bapak.
Sir, now I will measure your blood pressure
2. Silahkan berbaring di tempat tidur.
Please lie down on the bed.
3. Silahkan gulung lengan bajunya ke atas.
Please roll up the sleeves.
4. Bu, sekarang saya akan memasukan thermometer ini ke ketiak Ibu.
Miss, now I'm going to put this thermometer into your armpit.
5. Tarik nafas dalam-dalam, kemudian lepaskan, tarik nafas lagi, kemudian lepaskan.
Take a deep breath, then release, inhale again, then release.

Part 2: Complete the conversation below!

Nurse : Good morning, Mr. Dika.
Patient : (1) Good morning, Nurse.
Nurse : (2) Sir, now I will check your blood pressure.
Patient : Sure.
Nurse : Did you sleep well last night?
Patient : (3) Nope, because I still got a problem with my headache.
Nurse : You got a problem with your headache? Ok, I will report it to your doctor. Now, (4) roll up
your sleeve up.
Patient : Ok.
Nurse : All is done.
Patient : How is (5) my pulse rhythm, Nurse?
Nurse : It is still in the normal range.

Part 3: Choose one of the pictures below. Then, make a conversation that include giving
appropriate instruction used when you want to check patient’s vital sign according to the picture.
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Picture no.1

Nurse : Assalamualaikum

Mrs. A : Waalaikumsalam, Come in please

Nurse : Good morning Mrs.

Mrs. A : Good morning, Nurse

Nurse : I'm nurse Indri, I am going to check your child's temperature

Mrs. A : Yes, please nurse

Nurse : Hello, Good morning

Osep : Good morning, nurse

Nurse : Is your name Osep ?

Osep : Yes, My name is Osep

Nurse : How are you doing Osep ?

Osep : I am rather unwell, nurse. I have got fever

Nurse : Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. Did you sleep well last night ?

Osep : Not to well, nurse

Nurse : I see, have you taken any medicine ?

Osep : Yes, I have

Nurse : Good, Ok Osep, I just want to take your temperature with a thermometer

Osep : Yes, please

Nurse : Could you raise your arm because I'll put this thermometer on your armpit ?

Osep : Like this nurse ?

Nurse : Yes, thanks (then the nurse puts it at his armpit) and now place your left hand on your
shoulder for a moment

Osep : My pleasure

Nurse : Very good

After 5 minutes, he takes thermometer back from Osep's armpit

Nurse : Ok, finished.Thank you

Ikhsan : You're welcome, nurse. You are very kind

Nurse : Thank you

Mrs.A : Nurse, how is my child's temperature ?

Nurse : His temperature is high, it's about 39'C.

Mrs.A : I see. I'm afraid,nurse.

Nurse : Dont worry, Mrs A. I suggest your child to drink plenty of liquid and sponge bath as with
lukewarm water for temperature over 38,9' C for 15-20 minutes to lower his temperature

Mrs.A : Oh, Ok, nurse.

Nurse : And please, do not use alcohol or ice for sponging.

Mrs.A : Ok, nurse.

Nurse : Well, Mrs M, I will go to nurse station. Have you any question ?

Mrs.A : No, I haven't. Thanks a lot, nurse.

Nurse : You're welcome