Vital Sign Parameters Flashcards
vital signs
1
Q
Oral
A
96.8 – 100.4°F
(36.0 – 38.0°C)
2
Q
Rectal
A
97.7 – 101.3°F
(36.5 – 38.5°C)
3
Q
Temporal
A
97.8 – 101.4°F
(36.5 – 38.5°C)
4
Q
Tympanic
A
95.9 – 99.5°F
(35.5 – 37.5°C)
5
Q
Axillary
A
95.9 – 99.5°F
(35.5 – 37.5°C)
6
Q
Pulse
A
60 – 100 BPM (Beats per Minute)
7
Q
Respirations
A
12 – 20 RPM (Respirations per Minute)
8
Q
Optimal (BP)
A
90/60 < 120/80 – 139/89 mmHg
(less than)
9
Q
Pain
A
0 – 10 scale; > 3 Medicate
(greater than)
10
Q
O2 Saturation
A
95% - 100%
11
Q
Tachycardia
A
> 100 BPM
12
Q
Bradycardia
A
< 60 BPM
13
Q
Tachypnea
A
> 24 RPM
14
Q
Bradypnea
A
< 10 RPM
15
Q
Hyperthermia
A
> 102.2°F
16
Q
Hypothermia
A
< 95.0°F oral
17
Q
Urinary Output (Minimum per Hour)
A
30 mL/hr
18
Q
Hypotension
A
BP < 90/60 mmHg
19
Q
Hypertension
A
BP > 139/89 mmHg
