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respirations
counts and records respirations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Explains procedure (for testing purposes), speaking clearly, slowly, and directly, maintaining face-to-face contact whenever possible |
| Step 2 | Counts respirations for one full minute |
| Step 3 | Signaling device is within reach |
| Step 4 | Washes hands |
| Step 5 | Records respiration rate within plus or minus 2 breaths of evaluator's reading |