Normal Ranges Flashcards
What are anthropometric measurements for children younger than 2 years old?
length, weight, head circumference
What are anthropometric measurements for children between 2 and 20 years old?
height, weight BMI
How is BMI calculated?
weight in kg / (height in meters) ^2
What is the expected temperature range for pediatrics?
Celsius: 36.1 – 37.2
Fahrenheit: 97 – 99
This is the same as the adult expected range.
After what age is oral temperature an acceptable method?
Pediatrics 4 years old or older can have their temperature taken orally.
After what age is tympanic temperature an acceptable method?
Pediatrics 6 months old or older can have their tympanic temperature taken.
While an apical pulse can always be used, what pulse location is best for rapid assessment in infants?
The brachial pulse is best for rapid pulse assessment in infants.
What age range defines a newborn?
Birth – 4 weeks
What age range defines an infant?
1 month – 12 months
What age range defines a toddler?
1 year – 3 years
What age range defines a preschooler?
3 years – 5 years
What age range defines a school-aged child?
6 years – 12 years
What age range defines an adolescent?
13 years – 18 years
What is the expected pulse range for a newborn?
110 bpm – 160 bpm
What is the expected pulse range for an infant?
90 bpm – 160 bpm
What is the expected pulse range for a toddler?
80 bpm – 140 bpm
What is the expected pulse range for a preschooler?
70 bpm – 120 bpm
What is the expected pulse range for a school-aged child?
60 bpm – 110 bpm
What is the expected pulse range for an adolescent?
50 bpm – 100 bpm
What is the expected respiratory rate for a newborn?
30-60 breaths/min
What is the expected respiratory rate for an infant?
25-30 breaths/min
What is the expected respiratory rate for a toddler?
25-30 breaths/min
What is the expected respiratory rate for a preschooler?
20-25 breaths/min
What is the expected respiratory rate for a school-aged child?
20-25 breaths/min
