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Module 3: Vital Signs, EKG & Testing
Measure vital signs accurately, read them against the patient's baseline, and perform EKGs and point-of-care tests correctly.
2
Lessons
50
Minutes
Practice
Files Included
Intermediate
Level
What You'll Learn
- Correct technique and expected ranges for each vital sign
- Why a normal value can still be a significant change
- 12-lead EKG electrode placement and recognizing artifact
- CLIA-waived point-of-care testing and quality control
Real-World Scenario
A patient's heart rate is 98 — inside the normal range, easy to record and move on. Their rate has been 62 every shift for three days. Later you place V1 and V2 one intercostal space too high, producing changes suggesting a problem the patient does not have.
Lessons
Complete each lesson in order. Watch the video, review the notes, and finish the challenge.
Lesson 1⏱ 26 min
💓Measuring and Reporting Vital Signs
Take accurate vital signs, recognize changes from a patient's baseline, and report what matters immediately.
Lesson 2⏱ 24 min
💓EKG and Point-of-Care Testing
Perform a 12-lead EKG with correct lead placement, and run point-of-care tests within the rules that govern them.