The Respiratory Rate Monitoring tutorial immerses Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) trainees in a virtual environment where they can practice and master the technique of monitoring a patient's respiratory rate using a stopwatch. This application guides users through the correct procedure for counting breaths, timing accurately, and interpreting the results.
Learning Objectives:
Remembering the normal ranges for respiratory rates
Understanding the importance of accurate respiratory rate monitoring
Applying the correct technique for using a stopwatch to count breaths
Analyzing the data to identify normal and abnormal rates
Evaluating the patient's respiratory status based on the gathered data
This comprehensive approach ensures CNAs are proficient in monitoring respiratory rates accurately in real-world clinical settings.