Vital signs and normal blood values Flashcards
1
Q
Normal temperature
A
36.5 - 37.5 C
2
Q
Normal blood pressure
A
120/80 (systolic/diastolic)
3
Q
Normal respiratory rate
A
12-20 breaths per min
4
Q
Normal pulse
A
60-100
5
Q
Normal oxygen saturation
A
96-100%
6
Q
What makes up the early warning score?
A
Heart rate Systolic BP Respiratory rate Oxygen saturation Temperature
7
Q
What is the ‘normal range’?
A
Defines the values of a biochemical test found in healthy subjects against which patient values can be compared
8
Q
Factors which can affect reference intervals
A
Age Gender Time of day Time of year Diet Weight
