Pediatric and Older Adult Flashcards
Newborn RR
30-55 breaths per minute
1 year RR
25-40 breaths per minute
3 years RR
20-30 breaths per minute
6 years RR
16-22 breaths per minute
12 years RR
12-20 breaths per minute
Newborn HR
100-170 bpm
infant-age 2 HR
80-130
2-6 years HR
70-120 BPM
7-10 years HR
70-110 BPM
10-16 years HR
60-100 breaths per minute
What is the expected rate of growth for a newborn through one year?
Weight doubles by 6 months, triples by first year
Height increases by 12 in
Head circumference increases by 4 in
First tooth at 6 months
Reflexive behavior -> purposeful movement
What is meant by “failure to thrive”?
When the weight or rate of weight gain is significantly below that of other children of the same age and sex
Infant
HR and RR while asleep
Warm environment/equipment
Head to toe
Intrusive assessments until the end
Engage infant if awake
- Toddlers
Allow parents to hold child
Expose only what is being examined
Tell toddler what you are going to do (don’t ask permission)
Incorporate play
Use lots of praise!!
Preschoolers
Explain in simple terms
Allow them to help
Offer reassurance
Give choices