VITAL SIGNS Flashcards
What is the normal resting heart rate range for adults?
60 to 100 beats per minute.
True or False: A normal respiratory rate for adults is 12 to 20 breaths per minute.
True.
What is the normal body temperature range for adults?
97°F to 100.4°F (36.1°C to 38°C).
Fill in the blank: The normal blood pressure range for adults is _____ mmHg systolic and _____ mmHg diastolic.
less than 120 over less than 80.
What is the normal resting heart rate for children aged 6 to 15 years?
70 to 100 beats per minute.
True or False: A respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute is normal for infants.
True.
What is the normal body temperature range for children?
97°F to 100.4°F (36.1°C to 38°C).
What is the normal blood pressure range for children aged 1 to 4 years?
90 to 110 mmHg systolic.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is considered a normal heart rate for infants? A) 80-120 B) 120-160 C) 60-100
B) 120-160.
What is the normal respiratory rate for toddlers?
24 to 40 breaths per minute.
True or False: Blood pressure can vary significantly between children and adults.
True.
Fill in the blank: The normal heart rate for a newborn is _____ beats per minute.
120 to 160.
What vital sign is measured in mmHg?
Blood pressure.
What is the term for the number of breaths taken per minute?
Respiratory rate.
Multiple Choice: Which age group typically has the highest normal heart rate? A) Adults B) Children C) Newborns
C) Newborns.
What is the significance of vital signs?
They provide critical information about a person’s health status.
True or False: Body temperature is the same for all individuals.
False.
What device is commonly used to measure heart rate?
Pulse oximeter or stethoscope.
Fill in the blank: The normal body temperature for a healthy adult is typically around _____ °F.
98.6.
What is the normal blood pressure range for adolescents?
110 to 131 mmHg systolic.
What vital sign is often the first indicator of health changes?
Heart rate.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following can affect an individual’s vital signs? A) Age B) Activity Level C) Both A and B
C) Both A and B.
True or False: A normal respiratory rate can decrease with age.
True.
What is the normal heart rate for a 2-year-old child?
100 to 130 beats per minute.
