Physiological measurements

Question 1

Give the normal range for blood pressure

Answer 1

Systolic - 90-120 mmHG
Diastolic: 60-80 mmHG

Question 2

Give the normal range for heart rate

Answer 2

60-100 BPM

Question 3

Give the normal range for resp rate

Answer 3

12-20 BPM

Question 4

Give the normal range for temperature

Answer 4

36-37.5

Question 5

Give the factors that may contribute to abnormal measurements.

Answer 5

Age - BP in children is lower and it increases with age
Weight - overweight (increased BP)
Exercise (athlete will have a HR below 60 bpm)
Gender - hormones, men have larger lungs and menopause