Vital signs, which include temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and pain, provide valuable information about an individual's health. This program teaches the skills and techniques necessary to take and record vital signs accurately. Topics include the use of a flow sheet, methods for taking body temperature, types of thermometers, methods for taking a carotid, radial and apical pulse, use of a stethoscope, measuring respiration, how to take a blood pressure reading, pain assessment, measuring weight and more.