Ch 4 - Vital Rates only

Question 1

pulse rates of various age groups

Answer 1

infant: 120 - 160
toddler 1-3 yrs: 90 - 140
Preschool child 3-6 yrs: 80 - 110
School-age child 6-12 yrs: 75 - 105
Adolescent 12-18 yrs: 60 - 100
Adult (after 18): 60 - 100
Mature Adult (after 60): 67 - 80
Well-trained athletes: 40 - 60

Question 2

respiratory rates for various age groups

Answer 2

infant: 30 - 40
toddler: 23 - 35
Preschool child: 20 - 30
School-age child: 18 - 26
Adolescent: 12 - 20
Adult (after 18): 12 - 20

Question 3

classifications for blood pressure for adults

Answer 3

normal: less than 120/80
prehypertension: 120 - 139 / 80 - 89
hypertension stage 1: 140 - 159 / 90 - 99
hypertension stage 2: 160 or higher / 100 or higher