paediatric_vital_signs_flashcards

Question 1

What is the normal heart rate for children under 1 year old?

Answer 1

110 - 160 beats per minute.

Question 2

What is the normal respiratory rate for children under 1 year old?

Answer 2

30 - 40 breaths per minute.

Question 3

What is the normal heart rate for children aged 1-2 years?

Answer 3

100 - 150 beats per minute.

Question 4

What is the normal respiratory rate for children aged 1-2 years?

Answer 4

25 - 35 breaths per minute.

Question 5

What is the normal heart rate for children aged 2-5 years?

Answer 5

90 - 140 beats per minute.

Question 6

What is the normal respiratory rate for children aged 2-5 years?

Answer 6

25 - 30 breaths per minute.

Question 7

What is the normal heart rate for children aged 5-12 years?

Answer 7

80 - 120 beats per minute.

Question 8

What is the normal respiratory rate for children aged 5-12 years?

Answer 8

20 - 25 breaths per minute.

Question 9

What is the normal heart rate for children over 12 years old?

Answer 9

60 - 100 beats per minute.

Question 10

What is the normal respiratory rate for children over 12 years old?

Answer 10

15 - 20 breaths per minute.