Vital Signs

Question 1

What is adult normotension?

Answer 1

SBP ≥100mmHg

Question 2

What is adult hypotension?

Answer 2

SBP ≤90mmHg

Question 3

What is adult bradycardia?

Answer 3

HR <50 BPM

Question 4

What is adult tachycardia?

Answer 4

≥100 BPM

Question 5

What is adult tachypnea?

Answer 5

RR ≥28 breaths/min

Question 6

RR 0-3 months

Answer 6

30-60

Question 7

RR 3-6 months

Answer 7

30-60

Question 8

RR 6-12 months

Answer 8

25-45

Question 9

RR 1-3 years

Answer 9

20-30

Question 10

RR 6 yrs

Answer 10

16-24

Question 11

RR 10 yr old

Answer 11

14-20

Question 12

HR 0-3 months

Answer 12

90-180

Question 13

HR 3-6 months

Answer 13

80-160

Question 14

HR 6-12 months

Answer 14

80-140

Question 15

HR 1-3 yrs

Answer 15

75-130

Question 16

HR 6 yrs

Answer 16

70-110

Question 17

HR 10 yrs

Answer 17

60-90

Question 18

What is the pediatric normotension formula?

Answer 18

SBP ≥90mmHg + (2 x age in years)

Question 19

What is the pediatric hypotension formula?

Answer 19

SBP <70 + (2 x age in years)

Question 20

What is the pediatric weight formula?

Answer 20

(age x 2) + 10

Question 21

What is hypoglycemia in patients <2 years old?

Answer 21

<3.0 mmol/L

Question 22

What is hypoglycemia in patients ≥2 years old?

Answer 22

<4.0 mmol/L

Question 23

What is the definition of altered?

Answer 23

a GCS that is less than normal for the patient.

Question 24

What is the definition of unaltered?

Answer 24

a GCS that is normal for the patient. This may be a GCS <15.