General Patient Care Flashcards
Average HR of birth to 1 minth
120-160
Average HR OF 1-12 MONTH OLD
80-140
HR of 1-3 years old
80-130
HR of 3-5 year old
80-120
6-15 average HR
70-100
Needle length for intradermal
27-28 gauge, 3/8 needle length.
SubQ
25-26 gauge, 1/2 inch or 5/8.
IM
20-23 gauge, 1 to 3 inches depending on muscle and patient size.
Average respiratory rate for a newborn
30-50 a minute
Average blood pressure for infants and children
Between 60/30-100/80.
How to calculate BMI
(Weight in lbs ÷ height in inches²)×703.
Define Abrasion
Scrape or rub, superficial.
Define incision
Open injury caused by sharp object causing a straight cut.
Define laceration
Open injury that is jagged in nature and caused by sharp object.
Define puncture
Open wood that is caused by an instrument that delivers a stable