Vitals for the Ages
This is the blood pressure range for Adolescence (12-17 years)?
110-131/64-83
This is the body's thermostat
Hypothalamus
On inspiration the diaphragm______and on expiration it _______
Contracts, relaxes
Heart rate is controlled by this system
Autonomic nervous system
The process of self-regulation that bodies maintain through multiple processes
Homeostasis
This is the appropriate heart rate for a neonate
100-205
Fever occurs when __________ reset the hypothalamic set point
Pyrogens
How are respirations counted?
All or nothing!
30 seconds x 2 if unlabored
60 seconds if irregular
This is the amount of blood ejected by the left ventricle during each heartbeat
Stroke Volume (SV)
This measurement is the percentage of hemoglobin molecules carry oxygen
Oxygen saturation (SpO₂)
This is the appropriate respiratory rate for a toddler (12-36 months)
22-37
This is the body's internal clock that causes temperature to drop during specific times of the day
Circadian Rhythm
These structures in the brain regulate respirations based on Co2 levels, Ph, and oxygen demand
Medulla Oblongata and Pons
These pulses should never be palpated at the same time
Double points: Why?
Carotid
It can decrease blood flow to the brain
This is how blood flows during a normal heartbeat
Right atrium - right ventricle - lungs - oxygenated - left atrium - left ventricle - body
This is the appropriate blood pressure for school age children (6-9 years)
97-115/57-76
The body maintains its temperature through this process
Thermoregulation
Loud breathing, nasal flaring, and use of accessory muscles indicates this
Respiratory distress
This is auscultated with a stethoscope over the chest where the mitral valve is located
Apical pulse
These 4 factors can affect body temperature
Age, Environment, Hormones, Disease states
All or nothing!
This is the appropriate temperature for infancy (1-12 months)
How should it be taken?
97.5F to 99.5F
Rectal or tympanic
All or nothing!
Thermoregulation is influenced by: (5 things)
Metabolic rate, muscle activity, vasodilation/vasoconstriction, sweating
What are the early signs of hypoxia?
What are the late signs?
anxiety, confusion, restlessness
Cyanosis
This system influences blood pressure through sodium retention, vasoconstriction, and fluid balance
Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS)
A rectal temperature is contraindicated in these patient conditions
leukemia and blood thinners