GENERAL SANTOS DOCTORS’ MEDICAL SCHOOL FOUNDATION, INC.

Daproza Street, Dadiangas West, General Santos City

RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

Name: _____________________________________ Date: __________

VITAL SIGNS
Legend:

S: Satisfactory (3 points) F: Fair (2 points) P: Poor (1 point) ND: Not done (0 point)

S F P ND
Pre-procedure:
Performs handwashing
Materials needed are prepared before the assessment.
Introduces oneself to the patient.
Properly identifies the patient by asking the complete name
and birthdate.
Briefs the patient about the procedure and gives concise
instructions.

Taking body temperature, pulse rate and respiratory

rate
After putting on clean gloves, dry the patient’s armpit with a
paper towel or dry washcloth.
Place the thermometer into the center of the armpit.
Place the patient’s arm down tightly over the thermometer
with the arm crossed over the chest.
Hold the wrist of the same hand and place the index and
middle finger flat over the radial artery.
Count the pulsation in one full minute using a watch with
second hand. Make sure to keep your thumb away from the
radial area.
While still holding the wrist after counting the pulsations,
observe the respirations of the client. Note for skin color
changes. Count respiratory rate for a full minute. Repeat if
necessary.
Remove and disinfect the thermometer. Document
temperature, PR and RR.

Taking the blood pressure

The bladder and bell of the stethoscope are cleansed with
alcohol sponges. Roll up the patient’s sleeve.
Place the deflated BP cuff evenly around the patient’s upper
arm above the elbow. Make sure that the cuff is facing
correct direction and that the arrow indicating the artery is

Reference: Patient Care in Imaging Technology, 7th Ed.

 placed appropriately.
Palpate brachial artery and place the bell of the diaphragm
of the stethoscope over it.
Place the gauge of the sphygmomanometer on a flat surface
or attach it to the top edge of the cuff.
Position the stethoscope. Close the valve of the pump by
turning knob clockwise.
Pump hand bulb until the indicator reaches 180mmHg or
until the pulse beat is no longer heard.
Release valve at 2-3 mmHg/second.
As pressure falls, listen for the first audible pulse beat. Take
the reading on the gauge where it is first heard. Continue to
listen to the pulsations until they become soft or inaudible.
Note where the sound changes.
Deflate cuff completely. If it should be necessary to repeat,
wait 1-2 minutes before inflating the cuff again.
Document the reading.

Post-procedure
Informs the patient that the assessment is done. Asks the
patient if he needs anything before leaving.
Removes and disposes the gloves properly.
Performs handwashing.

Clinical Instructor: _______________________

Reference: Patient Care in Imaging Technology, 7th Ed.