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Procedure #14
CNA Procedure: Pulse and Respiration
| Step Number | Step |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Do initial steps. |
| Step 2 | Place resident's hand on comfortable surface. |
| Step 3 | Feel for pulse above wrist on thumb side with tips of first three fingers. |
| Step 4 | Count beats for 60 seconds, noting rate, rhythm, and force. |
| Step 5 | Continue position as if feeling for pulse. Count each rise and fall of chest as one respiration. |
| Step 6 | Count respiration for 60 seconds noting rate, regularity, and sound. (RRS) |
| Step 7 | Record pulse and respiration rates. |
| Step 8 | Report unusual findings to nurse. |
| Step 9 | Do final steps. |