Vital Sign Ranges

Question 1

average oral temp

Answer 1

98.6

Question 2

average rectal or temporal temp

Answer 2

99.6

1 degree higher if moving closer to core

Question 3

average axillary or groin temp

Answer 3

97.6

1 degree cooler if moving AWAY from the core of the body.

Question 4

Normal Range of oral temp

Answer 4

97.6-99.6

Question 5

Normal Range for rectal or temporal temp

Answer 5

98.6 - 100.6

Question 6

Normal range for axillary or groin temp

Answer 6

96.6 - 98.6

Question 7

adult pulse rate range

Answer 7

60 - 100 BPM

Question 8

pulse rate for children over 7 years old:

Answer 8

70-100 BPM

Question 9

pulse rate for children aged 1-7 years

Answer 9

80-110 BPM

Question 10

pulse rate range for infants

Answer 10

100-160 BPM

Question 11

NR respirations in adults

Answer 11

12-20 breaths per min

Question 12

NR respirations in children

Answer 12

16-30 breaths per min

Question 13

NR respirations in infants

Answer 13

30-50 breaths per min

Question 14

Normal BP

Answer 14

<120 systolic and <80 diastolic

unicorn number 120/80 or below

Question 15

Normal BP Range

Answer 15

100-120 systolic and 60-80 diastolic

100 to 120 / 60 to 80

Question 16

Hypotension

Answer 16

<90 systolic OR < 60 diastolic

Question 17

Prehypertension range diastolic

Answer 17

If the “bottom number” is in this range of 80-89, it is considered prehypertension

Question 18

The respiration rate of infants and children is ____ than the rate of adults.

Answer 18

The respiration rate of infants and children is higher than the rate of adults.

Question 19

As you go closer to the core of the body, you should expect the temperature range to be _____________

Answer 19

As you go closer to the core of the body, you should expect the temperature range to be higher.