DOYLE AND JODIE MCCUTCHEON (BCCAMPUS) 10th EDITION 2025
TEST BANK
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, CHAPTER 9: VITAL SIGNS IN PEDIATRICS & GERIATRICS (25 NCLEX QS +
RATIONALES)
1. What is the expected respiratory rate for a 6-month-old infant?
A. 10–20 bpm
B. 20–30 bpm
C. 30–60 bpm
D. 14–22 bpm
Answer: C
Rationale: Infants typically have rapid breathing rates due to immature lung capacity.
2. Which pulse site is preferred for infants under 1 year old?
A. Brachial
B. Radial
C. Carotid
D. Popliteal
Answer: A
Rationale: Brachial is easier to palpate and safer in infants.
3. An expected finding in elderly patients is:
A. Low pulse oximetry
B. Mildly increased systolic blood pressure
C. Tachypnea
D. Elevated diastolic pressure
Answer: B
Rationale: Vascular stiffening causes systolic elevation with age.
4. Which method is most accurate for measuring temperature in toddlers?
A. Tympanic
B. Axillary
C. Rectal
D. Oral
Answer: C
Rationale: Rectal temperatures are most accurate for children under 3.
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