Title: Week 5
Course: AHS-141 RTZ > Section: Week 5

General Knowledge

1. What is the importance of DNA?  Are genetics important?
2. How is DNA transferred from parent to child, and how does this play a role in a patient’s future health?
3. What are some important patterns in common genetic disorders?
4. What are the 5 vital signs?
5. How would you describe orthostatic or postural vital signs?
6. What are the various ways to take a person’s temperature?
7. How do you take and interpret blood pressure?
8. What are the important body measurements to take, and why?
9. How do you obtain a pulse?
10. How do you measure respiratory health?

PowerPoints will be posted later this week