VITAL SIGNS Flashcards
1
Q
Adult temp
A
98.6 or 37c
2
Q
Adult rectal temp
A
1 degree higher than oral temp (99.6, 38c)
3
Q
Adult axillary temp
A
1 degree lower than oral (97.6, 36c)
4
Q
Adult Pulse
A
60-100
5
Q
Adult Respirations
A
12-20
6
Q
SpO2
A
greater than or equal to 92%
7
Q
Normal Adult BP
A
100-119/50-79
8
Q
Prehypertension Adult BP
A
120-139/80-89
9
Q
Hypertension Adult BP
A
greater than/equal to 140/ greater than/equal to 90
10
Q
Orthostatic BP
A
A decline in BP of 10-15 in systolic and diastolic BP with a concurrent 10 or more beats rise in pulse when the client changes positions from supine to sitting to standing
11
Q
Normal Adult Fluid Requirement
A
2500mL/24 hours
UPO greater than or equal to 30 ml/hour
12
Q
Semi Fowlers position
A
30-45 degrees
13
Q
High Fowlers Position
A
90 degrees
14
Q
Infant HR
A
80-150
15
Q
Infant RR
A
25-55
