Normal Temperature Range 36 to 38 degrees C (96.8 to 100.4 degrees F) Normal Pulse Range 60 - 100 beats per minute Normal Respirations 12 - 20 breaths per minute Normal Blood Pressure Average < 120/80 Core temperature measurement sites Rectum, Tympanic Membrane, Temporal Artery, Esophagus, Pulmonary Artery, Urinary Bladder Bradypnea Rate is regular but less than 12 per breaths per minute Tachypnea Rate is regular but greater than 20 breaths per minute Hyperpnea Respirations are labored, increased in depth, rate (>20 per min) Hyperventilation Respirations rate and depth increased Hypoventilation Respiration rate is abnormally low and depth of ventilation is depressed. Cheyne-Stokes Respiratory rate and depth are irregular, characterized by alternating periods of apnea and hyperventilation Kussmaul's Respirations are abnormally deep, regular and incresed in rate Biot's Respirations are abnormally shallow for two to three breaths followed by irregular periods of apnea. These flash cards to help you review normal values of vital signs.
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