vitals Flashcards
1
Q
Temperature
A
Oral (adult) 36.5-37.3 (97.8-99.1)
Rectal (adult)
Tympanic (adult)
Axillary (for newborns)
2
Q
Pulse Rate
A
adult 60-100
newborn 120-160
toddler 80-120
adolescents 55-90
3
Q
Respiration Rate
A
adult 12-20
newborn 30-60
toddler 20-30
school age 16-20
4
Q
Blood Pressure
A
adult 100-139/60-89
average for
newborn 73/55
toddler 92/55
school age 107/64
5
Q
Mean Arterial Pressure
A
normal range is 70-105 mmHg and what is required for adequate perfusion
MAP= (systolic + 2 diastolic)/3
a MAP of lower than 60 is considered an emergency
