Special Populations

Question 1

Average Heart Rates

Answer 1

Infants-2yrs (80-130)
2-6yrs (70-120)
6-10yrs (70-110)
10-16yrs (60-100)

Question 2

Average Respiratory Rates

Answer 2

1yr (10-40)
3yrs (20-30)
6yrs (16-22)
10yrs (16-20)
17yrs (12-20)

Question 3

Type of shock most commonly seen in infants

Answer 3

Septic Shock (caused by gram-negative bacteria)

Question 4

Signs of Hypovolemic shock in Children Vs. Adults

Answer 4

Bradycardia (neonates)

Tachycardia (Adults)

Question 5

What does dehydration cause in infants

Answer 5

hypovolemic Shock