Question

Imagine that you are tasked with taking a person's vital signs. How would you do this? What tools would you use?

Answer 1

You would only need your two fingers, and you would firmly press down on your jugular, right below the base of your thumb, and on the inside of your elbow.

Answer 2

Measure the temperature of the patient with a thermometer. Measure the blood pressure with a sphygmomanometer and a stethoscope or use an automatic blood pressure cuff. Measure heart rate with a watch to get the beats per minute. Measure respiratory rate with a watch counting the breaths per minute.