Vital signs 307

Question 1

Normal body temp

Answer 1

95-99 degrees F
36.1-37.2 C

Normal body temp varies by person. age. activity, and time of day. The average normal body temp is generally accepted as 98.6 F (37 degrees C)

Question 2

Fever

Answer 2

100.4 F
38 degrees C

Question 3

Conversion C to F

Answer 3

1 degree C = 33.8 degree F

Question 4

Low grade fever

Answer 4

99- 100.4 F
37.2-38 C

Question 5

pulse rate range Adult

Answer 5

60- 100 bpm normal
bradycardia- <60 per minute bpm
tachycardia > 100 per min bpm

Question 6

Normal adult respiratory rate

Answer 6

12-20/min
bradypnea= <12 per min
tachypnea = > 20 per min

Question 7

Blood pressure

Answer 7

Systolic Diastolic
Normal >120 and > 80
Elevated 120-129 and >80
High (Stage
1 Hypertensive) 130-139 or 80-89
Stage 2 140< or 90 or higher
Hypertensive
crisis higher than 180 and/or >120