Using the Key Terms
Complete the following sentences using key terms in this section.












Know and Understand the Facts




Analyze and Apply Concepts





Think Critically
Read the following care situation. Then answer the questions that follow.

Seiji, a nursing assistant at the city rehabilitation facility, was taking Mr. L’s vital signs. When Seiji finished, he realized that Mr. L’s vital signs were very different from those taken the day before. Yesterday, Mr. L’s blood pressure and pulse were much lower. Seiji used a different sphygmomanometer and stethoscope, so he thought that may be the problem.