Pediatric Overview / Exam 1 / NUR 113 Questions And Answers With Verified Study Solutions

Neonate (0-1 mo) Vital Signs: - Temp- 97.8 to 99.1 Pulse- 110 to 160 Resp- 30 to 60 BP- 50/30 to 75/45 Infant (1-12 mo) Vital Signs: - Temp - 97 to 99 Pulse - 80 to 150 Resp - 25 to 55 BP- 80/55 to 100/65 Toddler Vital Signs (1-3): - Temp - 97.5 to 98.6 Pulse - 70 to 110 Resp - 20 to 30 BP- 95/65 Preschooler Vital Signs (3-5): - Temp - 97.5 to 98.6 Pulse - 80 to 120 Resp - 20 to 30 BP - 95/65 School-Age Vital Signs (6-12): - Temp - 97.5 to 98.6 Pulse - 70 to 110 Resp - 15 to 30 BP - 100/65 Adolescent Vital Signs (13-18): - Temp - 97.5 to 98.6Pulse - 60 to 105 Resp - 12 to 20 BP - 115/75 The nurse's approach to performing a physical assessment ("5 Be-Attitudes"): - Be opportunistic Be prepared Be efficient Be flexible Be thorough CHILD ABUSE mnemonic: - *C*hild's excessive knowledge of sex and abusive words *H*air growth in various lengths *I*nconsistent stories *L*ow self esteem *D*epression *A*pathy / no emotion *B*ruised *U*nusual injuries *S*erious injuries *E*vidence of old injuries Vitals: - From birth and as the child advances in age: HR & RR ↓ BP ↑ When can a baby get the flu vaccine? - 6 months oldAround what age is a child before an oral temp can be measured accurately? - 4-5 years old Which pulse is most accurate for a child less than two years old? - Apical pulse How long is the apical pulse assessed? - For a full minute. Where is the location of the PMI on an infant? - 4th or 5th ICS Airway and Appearance - red flags: - o Unable to talk, absent cry o Drooling o Stridor o Poor tone o Lethargy o Bulging fontanelle