NSGA 142 Vital Signs Knowledge Check

As the child gets older does the heart rate increase or decrease?

• Decreases

• Increases

As the child gets older does the blood pressure increase or decrease?

• Decreases

• Increases

As the child gets older does the respiratory increase or decrease?

• Decreases

• Increases

Average blood pressure for an infant aged 1-12 months?

• 85/50 mmHg

• 100/59 mmHg

• 111/74 mmHg

• 87/45 mmHg

Which age group has a heart rate of 80-140/min depending on activity?

• Infant

• Toddler

• Preschooler

• Adolescent

What is the respiratory rate for a preschooler?

• 25-30/min

• 20-25/min

• 16-20/min

• 30-35/min

What is the SPO2 for pediatric clients?

• 95% - 100%

• 90% - 100%

• 92% - 100%

What is the respiratory rate for a toddler?

• 25-30/min

• 20-25/min

• 16-20/min

• 30-35/min

What is the respiratory rate for a school age child?

• 25-30/min

• 20-25/min

• 16-20/min

• 30-35/min

What is the respiratory rate for an infant?

• 25-30/min

• 25-60/min

• 16-20/min

• 30-35/min