Concept Map - Vitals

Question 1

What are the 5 temperature sites?

Answer 1

Oral, Tympanic, Rectal, Temporal, and Axilla

Question 2

What are the normal parameters for temperature?

Answer 2

98.6 deg Fahrenheit (avg oral temp); range of core body temp: 97.6 - 99.6 deg Fahrenheit

Question 3

What are the 9 pulse sites?

Answer 3

Carotid, Apical, Brachial, Radial, Ulnar, Femoral, Popliteal, Posterior Tibial, and Pedal

Question 4

What are the normal parameters for pulse?

Answer 4

60-100 bpm (adult)

Question 5

What are the normal parameters for respiration?

Answer 5

12-20 cycles per min or BPM (adult)

Question 6

What are the normal parameters for oxygen saturation (SpO2)?

Answer 6

95-100%

Question 7

What are the 3 sites for taking blood pressure?

Answer 7

Upper extremity: Upper arm (most common site), Lower extremity (supine), Arterial lines (invasive)

Question 8

What are the normal parameters for blood pressure?

Answer 8

below 120/80 mmHg (adult)