Peds Vitals
Normal heart rate range for a newborn is approximately ___ bpm.
110–160 bpm
Pediatric medication doses are commonly based on what measurement?
Weight
Nasal flaring in infants indicates:
Respiratory distress
Who should be included in care decisions for hospitalized children?
Parents or primary caregivers
Which vital signs are usually higher in children compared to adults?
Heart rate and respiratory rate
Before giving a pediatric medication, the nurse should always verify the child’s weight in which unit:
Kilograms
Which is an early sign of respiratory distress in children?
Tachypnea
The most effective way to reduce hospital-acquired infections in pediatrics is:
Hand hygiene
A respiratory rate of 35 breaths/min for a 2yo is considered:
tachypnea
normal range is 22-30 for a 1-3yo
True or False: Pediatric medication doses should be rounded to make administration easier.
False
Which finding is most concerning: nasal flaring, wheezing, or cyanosis?
Cyanosis
Why is parent education especially important in pediatrics?
Parents provide ongoing care after discharge
What is the Blood pressure range for a Premature baby
SBP: 55-75
DBP: 35-45
A nurse is preparing to administer gentamicin IV to a 6-month-old infant. The provider orders 7.5 mg/kg/day divided q8h. The infant weighs 7.2 kg. The medication label reads 10 mg/mL.
Which volume (in mL) should the nurse administer per dose?
1.8 mL
This clinical sign in infants reflects increased work of breathing caused by the use of accessory muscles.
Hint - may see around ribs and collar bones
retractions
A parent insists on staying overnight with their hospitalized child. This response by the nurse best supports family-centered care while maintaining safety.
providing safe sleeping accommodations for the parent at the bedside