Basic adult observations and urinalysis

Question 1

What is normal BP?

Answer 1

systolic optimal <120mmHg

diastolic optimal <80mmHg

Question 2

What is normal range for oral and axilla body temperature

Answer 2

36.1 C to 37.5 C

(both oral and mid axilla against chest wall)

Question 3

what is normal range for resting pulse ?

Answer 3

• non pregnant woman- 60-100 bpm (average 80 bpm)
  
  • pregnant woman- gets higher throughout pregnancy- increases by 15-20 bpm due to extra circulating body fluid

Question 4

what is respiration rate and why do we measure

Answer 4

• Assessment includes number of breaths per min (rate), depth, quality and associated sounds
• early warning sign of clinical deterioration and acidosis
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Question 5

what is normal adult range for respiration-

Answer 5

12-20 rpm

Full term pregnant woman- 15-21 rpm

Question 6

What is normal adult range for blood pressure

Answer 6

120/ 80

systolic optimal <120 mmHg

diastolic optimal <80mmHg

Question 7

what is normal new-born axillary temp?

Answer 7

36. 5-37.2 degress
    (36. 1-37.5 degrees is normal for adult temp)

Question 8

what is normal range of new born heart rate for first week

Answer 8

110-160 bpm

Question 9

what is normal range of resps for newborn?

Answer 9

40-60 rpm