Vital Signs Test Flashcards
Pulse Normal Rate
60-100 BPM
Respiration Normal Rate
12-20 RPM
Blood Pressure - Low
Systolic: Below 90 mmHg
or
Diastolic: Below 60 mmHg
Blood Pressure - Normal
Systolic: 90-119 mmHg
and
Diastolic: 60-79 mmHg
Blood Pressure - Elevated
Systolic: 120-129 mmHg
and
Diastolic: Below 80 mmHg
Blood Pressure - Stage 1 Hypertension
Systolic: 130-139 mmHg
or
Diastolic: 80-89 mmHg
Blood Pressure - Stage 2 Hypertension
Systolic: Above 140 mmHg
or
Diastolic: Above 90 mmHg
Blood Pressure - Crisis
Systolic: Above 180 mmHg
and/or
Diastolic: Above 120 mmHg
Temperature - Axillary
Armpit
96.6 - 98.6 degrees F
2.0 F Range
Temperature - Oral
Mouth
97.6 - 99.6 degrees F
2.0 F Range
Temperature - Rectal
Anus
98.6 - 100.6 degrees F
2.0 F Range
Temperature - Tympanic
Ear
96.6 - 99.7 degrees F
3.1 F Range
Temperature - Temporal Artery
Forehead
97.2 - 100.1 degrees F
2.9 F Range