ANSWERS 100% ACCURATE!!
The 5 categories vital signs include the patients - ANSWERSTemperature, breathing,
pulse, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation levels
During medical emergency how much should vital signs be taken? - ANSWERSEvery 5
min
Monitor count for respiration - ANSWERS30 sec then multiply by 2
Normal range for respiration for adult - ANSWERS12-20 breaths/min
Normal range for respiration for child (6-10yrs) - ANSWERS15-30 breaths/min
Normal range for respiration for infants 6-12 months - ANSWERS20-30 breaths/min
Normal range for respiration for infants 0-5 months - ANSWERS25-40 breaths/min
Three keys to determine normal and abnormal pulse rates - ANSWERSRate, rhythm,
and quality
Palpate means to - ANSWERSto examine by touch
Where should pulse be taken in patients less than 1 year of age - ANSWERSBrachial
pulse
Where should pulse be taken in responsive patients OLDER than 1 year of age -
ANSWERSRadial pulse
How to measure rate of pulse - ANSWERSCount the nu,bet of pulses in 30 sec then
multiply by two
Normal pulse rate for adults - ANSWERS60-100 bpm
Normal pulse rate for children - ANSWERS70-110 bpm
Normal pulse rate for infants 6-12 months - ANSWERS80-140 bpm
Normal pulse rate for infants 0-5 months - ANSWERS90-140 bpm
pulse rate in excess of 100 beats per minute (bpm) - ANSWERStachycardia