CHILD ASSESSMENT
CHILD PULSE RANGES
CHILD BP
PED'S UNIT ATMOSPHERE
ADJUSTING TO A HOSPITAL SETTING
100
What is information spoken by the child or family?
Subjective Data
100
What is the normal pulse range for infants 0-24 hours of life?
70-170 BPM
100
Admission causes stress and anxiety with fear of the unknown at any age
What is hospitalization?
100
The care taker needs to stay with the child during a physical exam
How can we help a child stay calmer during a physical exam?
200
What is the interview process goal during the Client Interview?
To focus on the child and caregivers needs
200
What is the normal pulse range for children 2 years of age?
80-140 beats per minute
200
What is the normal blood pressure range for a toddler?
Systolic 80-112 Diastolic 50-80
200
"Contact droplet , airborne precautions, OH MY!"
What are transmission based precautions
200
Carry the child's favorite toy or blanket
What are ways to divert a child's attention
300
What should you provide to a child to keep them occupied during assessment interview?
Age appropriate toys/activities
300
What is the normal pulse range for children 6 years of age?
70-115 beats per minute
300
What is the normal blood pressure range for a adolescent?
Systolic 94-140 Diastolic 62-88
300
Loose small parts, sharp edges, hanging cords, electrical outlets, cluttered floors, hot bath water, oxygen in use, we need some precautions!
What are safety precautions
300
Take a child on a tour of the operating room
How can we relieve a child of fear prior to his surgery?
400
When a nurse is collecting baseline measurements such as height, weight, temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure?
Objective Data
400
What is the normal pulse range for children 1 month-1 year of age?
80-180 beats per minute
400
What is the normal blood pressure range for elementary school aged children?
Systolic 84-120 Diastolic 54-80
400
According to published guidelines by the CDC, there are two levels of precautions against infectious diseases
What is standard and transmission based precautions
400
You will be getting medicines before, during, and after surgery
Will I have a lot of pain? Will I hurt a lot?
500
Until what age should the head circumference be measured routinely?
Up to ages 2-3
500
What is the average pulse for children 4 year old?
100 beats per minute
500
What is the normal blood pressure range for a newborn-96 hrs of life?
Systolic 60-90 Diastolic 20-60
500
My caregiver plays age appropriate games, puzzles, and books with me
What is diversional activities
500
Faces Rating Scale for you to exlain your pain
What are those faces on that chart in my room?
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