Vital Signs

Question 1

Infant

Birth to 1 year

Answer 1

Heart Rate
140-160/minute

Respiratory Volume
7-8 mL/kg at birth increasing to
10-15 mL/kg at 1 year

Respiratory Rate
40-60/minute (Drops to 30-40 soon after birth)

Systolic Blood Pressure
70 mmHg at birth to
90 mmHg at 1 year

Question 2

Toddler

12-36 Months

Answer 2

Heart Rate
80-130/minute

Respiratory Rate
20-30/minute

Systolic Blood Pressure
70-100 mmHg

Question 3

Preschool Age

3-5 years

Answer 3

Heart Rate
80-120/minute

Respiratory Rate
20-30/minute

Systolic Blood Pressure
80-110 mmHg

Question 4

School Age

6-12 years

Answer 4

Heart Rate
70-110/Minute

Respiratory Rate
20-30/Minute

Systolic Blood Pressure
80-120 mmHg

Question 5

Adolescence

13-18 years

Answer 5

Heart Rate
55-105/minute

Respiratory Rate
12-20/minute

Systolic Blood Pressure
80-120 mmHg

Question 6

Early Adulthood

19-40 years

Answer 6

Heart Rate
Average 70/minute

Respiratory Rate
16-20/minute

Blood Pressure
120/80 mmHg