vital signs Flashcards
avg/normal temp for adults oral:
96.2 - 100.4
avg/normal temp for adults rectal
97.2-101.4
ideal avg temp oral and tympanic
98.6
ideal avg temp rectal
99.5
ideal avg temp axillary
97.7
normal pulse range
60- 100 bpm
normal respiration range
12- 2- per minute
normal BP range
100/60 - 120-80
prehypertensive BP range is up to
130/90
contraindications to oral temp checking
oral sx, unresponsive pt, confused pt, inability to close mouth around thermometer, biting pts
most accurate temperature route
rectal
when monitoring for rapid body temp changes are crucial, what route of temperature measurement should be used
oral
contraindications for rectal temp use
rectal disease, severe diarrhea, sx, newborns, cardiac sx/heart conditions, anal excoriation
pt position for rectal temp
on side with knees flexed
temp measurement preferably used for newborn, unconscious or uncooperative pt, and children
axillary
