Age and Vital Signs

Question 1

What is the range for normotension in adults?

Answer 1

SBP ≥100 mmHg

Question 2

What is the range for hypotension in adults?

Answer 2

SBP <90 mmHg

Question 3

What is the range for bradycardia in adults?

Answer 3

HR <50 BPM

Question 4

What is the range for tachycardia in adults?

Answer 4

HR ≥ 100 BPM

Question 5

What is the range for tachypnea in adults?

Answer 5

RR ≥ 28 breaths/ min

Question 6

In a pediatric patient 0-3 months old what is a regular respiratory rate and heart rate?

Answer 6

RR: 30-60 / min

HR: 90 - 180 / min

Question 7

In a pediatric patient 3-6 months old what is a regular respiratory rate and heart rate?

Answer 7

RR: 30 - 60 / min

HR: 80 - 160 / min

Question 8

In a pediatric patient 6-12 months old what is a regular respiratory rate and heart rate?

Answer 8

RR: 25 - 45 / min

HR: 80 - 140 / min

Question 9

In a pediatric patient 1- 3 years old what is a regular respiratory rate and heart rate?

Answer 9

RR: 20 - 30 / min

HR: 75 - 130 / min

Question 11

In a pediatric patient around the age of 10 years old what is a regular respiratory rate and heart rate?

Answer 11

RR: 14-20 / min

HR: 60-90 / min

Question 11

In a pediatric patient around the age of 6 years old, what is a regular respiratory rate and heart rate?

Answer 11

RR: 16-24 / min

HR: 70 - 110 / min

Question 12

How is normotension calculated in pediatric patients?

Answer 12

SBP 90 + (2 x age in years)

Question 13

How is hypotension calculated in pediatric patients?

Answer 13

SBP 70 + (2 x age in years)

Question 14

In a patient less than 2 years old what blood glucose level is considered hypoglycemic?

Answer 14

< 3 mmol/L

Question 15

In a patient ≥ 2 years old what blood glucose level is considered hypoglycemic?

Answer 15

< 4 mmol/L