2. VS continue Flashcards
T or F normally, children have higher BP and pulse than adults
False, children have lower BP than adults but it is true that they have higher pulse than adults
T or F children have higher respiratory rate than adults
True, children have higher respiratory rates
Acceptable O2 sats range
97-100% normally
for older ppl 92-100% is acceptable
where else can you take O2 sat instead of fingers
forehead - if continuous monitoring
earlobe - if poor blood flow to extremities
normal temp for children and adults
adult = 36.5-37.5
children = 35.5-37.7
Normal BMI
18.5-24.9
BMI percentile, how it works
basically saying “I am in 90% percentile” aka “I am heavier/bigger than 90%”
Normal is 50%
apnea
pauses in breathing
tripod position
leaning over to expand ribcage to make it easier to breath
T or F measuring rectal temp can be dangerous, usually only done on infants
True
T or F weight can change on the time of day
True
hypoxemia
insufficient O2 in blood
anemia
low hemoglobin to carry oxygen
what can cause inaccurate O2 sat reading
nail polish, O2 below 75%, pt is cold
febrile aka
fever
what action to take when cyanosis appears
measure O2 saturation
when taking oral temp is this right?
“Insert under tongue in the posterior sublingual pocket, slightly off-center”
its right
when to not use oral temp
❌ Unconscious
❌ Confused or uncooperative
❌ Endotracheal tube in mouth
☕ Eaten/drunk hot or cold items → wait 15–25 mins
🍬 Chewed gum or 🚬 smoked → wait 5 mins
❄️ Consumed extremely cold/hot items? Wait longer!
way of taking tympanic temp for adult and children
👩🦰 Adults/older children: Pull helix up & back
👶 Under 3 years: Pull earlobe down
