Your heart rhythm should be regular, without any missing or closely spaced beats. Checking your respiratory rate is counting the number of times you take a breath in a minute. The best time to check the respiratory rate is at rest. To do this, count the number of times the chest rises for one full minute while breathing normally. The normal adult rate is 12 to 18 breaths per minute.
Children breathe faster.
Checking your blood pressure is measuring the force of the circulating blood on the walls of the arteries. High tech, user-friendly devices can be purchased at low cost to measure vital signs at home. A thermometer measures temperature. A blood pressure machine can measure blood pressure and pulse rate. Follow the instructions carefully.