Vital Sign Ranges Flashcards
average oral temp
98.6
average rectal or temporal temp
99.6
1 degree higher if moving closer to core
average axillary or groin temp
97.6
1 degree cooler if moving AWAY from the core of the body.
Normal Range of oral temp
97.6-99.6
Normal Range for rectal or temporal temp
98.6 - 100.6
Normal range for axillary or groin temp
96.6 - 98.6
adult pulse rate range
60 - 100 BPM
pulse rate for children over 7 years old:
70-100 BPM
pulse rate for children aged 1-7 years
80-110 BPM
pulse rate range for infants
100-160 BPM
NR respirations in adults
12-20 breaths per min
NR respirations in children
16-30 breaths per min
NR respirations in infants
30-50 breaths per min
Normal BP
<120 systolic and <80 diastolic
unicorn number 120/80 or below
Normal BP Range
100-120 systolic and 60-80 diastolic
100 to 120 / 60 to 80
Hypotension
<90 systolic OR < 60 diastolic
Prehypertension range diastolic
If the “bottom number” is in this range of 80-89, it is considered prehypertension
The respiration rate of infants and children is ____ than the rate of adults.
The respiration rate of infants and children is higher than the rate of adults.
As you go closer to the core of the body, you should expect the temperature range to be _____________
As you go closer to the core of the body, you should expect the temperature range to be higher.
