Paediatric_Vital_Signs_Flashcards COPY

Question 1

What are the normal respiratory rate, heart rate, and systolic BP for a child under 1 year?

Answer 1

Respiratory rate: 30-40 breaths/min, Heart rate: 110-160 beats/min, Systolic BP: 70-90 mmHg

Question 2

What are the normal respiratory rate, heart rate, and systolic BP for a child aged 2-5 years?

Answer 2

Respiratory rate: 20-30 breaths/min, Heart rate: 95-140 beats/min, Systolic BP: 80-100 mmHg

Question 3

What are the normal respiratory rate, heart rate, and systolic BP for a child aged 5-12 years?

Answer 3

Respiratory rate: 15-20 breaths/min, Heart rate: 80-120 beats/min, Systolic BP: 90-110 mmHg

Question 4

What are the normal respiratory rate, heart rate, and systolic BP for a child over 12 years?

Answer 4

Respiratory rate: 12-16 breaths/min, Heart rate: 60-100 beats/min, Systolic BP: 100-120 mmHg