Pulse Rates Flashcards
1
Q
Adult
A
60-100
2
Q
Adolescent
A
(11-18 years) 60-105
3
Q
School age
A
(6-10 years) 70-110
4
Q
Preschooler
A
(3-5 years) 80-120
5
Q
Toddler
A
(1-3 years) 80-130
6
Q
Infant 6-12 months
A
80-140
7
Q
Infant 0-5 months
A
90-140
8
Q
Newborn
A
120-160
9
Q
Possible causes of rapid, regular, full pulse
A
Exertion, fright, fever, high blood pressure, blood loss
10
Q
Possible causes of rapid, regular, thready pulse
A
Shock, late state blood loss
11
Q
Slow
A
Head injury, drugs, poisons, heart problems, lack of oxygen in children
12
Q
Is a high or low pulse more concerning in children?
A
low, indicates possibility of cardiac arrest
13
Q
Adult pulse range in an emergency
A
50-120
