Part of Lesson Plan: Vital Signs

Activity Overview / Details

Show video clip of show Gray's Anatomy where critically ill patient is on a heart monitor and cardiac arrest occurs several times.

Explain the purpose for measuring vital signs and importance of accurate measurements.

Pair students up, explain to them they will each take turns being the patient and Medical Assistant (M.A.) as we cover each vital sign.

Pass out vocabulary handout. Have students keep vocabulary terms on desk- terms will be covered as each vital sign is covered