Vital signs and measures
VS
vital signs
The core set: temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure. Oxygen saturation and a pain rating are commonly recorded alongside them.
How it gets tested
The classic four are what an entrance exam expects, with pain often called "the fifth vital sign".
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