Unit 10

What are the normal respiratory rates for infants?

30-53 breaths per minute.

What is the typical axillary temperature for infants?

98.2°F.

What is the normal heart rate for a toddler?

98-140 beats per minute.

What is the systolic blood pressure range for preschoolers?

90-105 mmHg.

What are the pulse locations you should know?

Temporal, brachial, radial, carotid, femoral, popliteal, dorsal pedis artery, posterior tibial artery.

Define tachycardia.

High heart rate.

What are therapeutic effects in pharmacology?

Good effects of medications for which they are prescribed.

What does an adverse effect of a medication refer to?

Unintended, harmful actions of the medication, such as an allergic reaction.

What are indications in pharmacology?

Problems for which the provider prescribes a particular medication.

How many times should you check a medication before administering it?

Three times.

Define parenteral medication.

Medication administration outside of the digestive system.

What does IV stand for?

Intravenous.

What does PRN mean in medication administration?

As needed.

What is the key feature of hypovolemic shock?

Severe blood loss or fluid loss preventing the heart from pumping enough blood.

What does CAB stand for in emergency situations?

Circulation, Airway, Breathing.

What is the typical respiration rate for school-age children?

20-28 breaths per minute.

What does the abbreviation NPO stand for?

Nothing by mouth.

What is the definition of bradycardia?

Low heart rate.

What is the normal systolic blood pressure for adolescents?

95-110 mmHg.

How is pediatric dosing typically determined?

Using weight calculations.