NR 328 Peds Test 1 Study Guide: Questions& Answers: Latest Updated

How are pulses checked on patients <2 years of age? (Ans- An apical pulse should be ascultated for a full minute. What is the normal HR range for a newborn? (Ans- 80-180 (depending on activity) (ATI CH.2, PG 7) What is the normal HR range for a 1 week to 3 month old? (Ans- 120-180 (ATI CH.2, PG 7) What is the normal HR range for a 3 month to 2 year old? (Ans- 70-150 (ATI CH.2, PG 7) What is the normal HR range for a 2 - 10 year old? (Ans- 60-110 (ATI CH.2, PG 7) What is the normal HR range for a 10 year old - adult? (Ans- 50 to 90 (ATI CH.2, PG 7) What’s important to remember regarding newborn respirations when measuring? (Ans- The breathing is irregular, and small very short apnic periods may be seen. Are newborns more mouth or nose breathers at <6 weeks. (Ans- They're nose breathers until 6 weeks old usually. What’s a normal respiration rate for a newborn to 1 year? (Ans- 30 - 60 (ATI CH.2, PG 7) Whats a normal respiration rate for a 1-2 year old? (Ans- 25-30 (ATI CH.2, PG 7)