Vital Signs
What is the normal range of human body temperature?
36.5–37.5°C
A doctor orders 500 mg. Available: 250 mg/tablet. How many tablets should be given?
2 tablets
How many bones are in the adult human body?
206 bones
What is the normal fasting blood glucose level?
70–100 mg/dL
What is the recommended daily water intake?
About 2 liters/day
What is the normal blood pressure for adults?
120/80 mmHg
An IV fluid of 500 ml must be infused over 5 hours. What is the rate in ml/hour?
100 ml/hour
How many teeth does an adult have?
32 teeth
What is the normal Body Mass Index (BMI) range?
18.5–24.9
BB : TB2
ex: 60kg : 1,60m × 1,60m
60kg : 2,56m2
What is the average daily calorie requirement?
About 2000–2500 kcal
What is the normal pulse rate for adults?
60–100 beats per minute
The dosage is 10 mg/kg. The patient weighs 50 kg. What is the total dose?
500 mg
How many liters of blood are in the human body?
About 5 liters
At what blood pressure is a person considered hypertensive?
≥140/90 mmHg
How much protein is needed per kg of body weight?
0.8–1 gram/kg
What is the normal respiratory rate for adults?
12–20 breaths per minute
1 ampoule contains 2 ml = 100 mg. If 50 mg is needed, how many ml should be given?
1 ml
What is the average heart rate?
About 70–80 beats per minute
What is the normal hemoglobin (Hb) level for women?
12–16 g/dL
What is the maximum recommended sugar intake per day (WHO)?
≤50 grams/day
What is the normal oxygen saturation level?
95–100%
A doctor orders 750 mg of a medication. The drug is available as 250 mg per 2 ml. How many ml should be administered?
250 mg = 2 ml
750 mg : 250 mg → 3 × 2 ml = 6 ml
What percentage of the human body is water?
About 60%
What is the normal total cholesterol level?
<200 mg/dL
What is the recommended daily salt (sodium chloride) intake for adults according to WHO?
Less than 5 grams per day