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What is the appropriate rectal tube number for infants?

12 (correct)

16-18

22-30

14-16

What is the correct insertion depth for a preschool child using a rental tube?

3-5 cm

2.5-3.5 cm

7-10 cm

5-7 cm (correct)

For school-aged children, what is the range of insertion depth for the rental tube?

2.5-3.5 cm

10-12 cm

5-7 cm (correct)

7-10 cm

What rental tube number is indicated for adults?

22-30 Signup and view all the answers

What is the insertion depth range for adults using a rental tube?

7-10 cm Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is associated with an increase in heart rate?

Hypovolemia Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following can lead to a decrease in heart rate after puberty?

Age Signup and view all the answers

What could cause an irregular pulse?

Overactive thyroid gland Signup and view all the answers

What effect do opioids have on heart rate?

Decrease heart rate Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a factor that increases heart rate?

Atropine Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the heart rate with a temperature increase of 1.12 C?

It increases by 20 beats Signup and view all the answers

At what rate does the heart rate increase for every degree Celsius change in temperature?

10 beats every 0.56 C Signup and view all the answers

If the temperature rises by 2.24 C, how many beats will the heart rate increase?

40 beats Signup and view all the answers

What is the heart rate increase for a 0.56 C decrease in temperature?

10 beats decrease Signup and view all the answers

By how much does the heart rate increase with a temperature increase of 0.28 C?

2.5 beats Signup and view all the answers

HR of infants

120-160 Signup and view all the answers

HR of 15-18

60-90 Signup and view all the answers

HR of athletes

40-60 Signup and view all the answers

HR of 1-3 years

140 Signup and view all the answers

HR of 3-5 years ?

80-110 Signup and view all the answers

HR of adults

60-100 Signup and view all the answers

Stroke volume in ml

60-70 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Infants (0-12 months): Rental tube size 12, insertion depth 2.5-3.5 cm. Heart rate: 120-160 bpm.
Infants (1-3 years): Rental tube size not specified, insertion depth not specified. Heart rate: 90-140 bpm.
Preschoolers (3-5 years): Rental tube size not specified, insertion depth not specified. Heart rate: 80-110 bpm.
School-aged children (6-12 years): Rental tube size 16-18, insertion depth 5-7 cm. Heart rate range: 75-100 bpm.
Adolescents (15-18 years): Rental tube size not specified, insert depth not specified. Heart rate range: 60-90 bpm.
Adults: Rental tube sizes 22-30, insertion depth 7-10 cm. Heart rate: 60-100 bpm.
Athletes: Rental tube size not specified, insertion depth not specified. Heart rate: 40-60 bpm.

Factors Affecting Heart Rate and Rhythm

Increased Heart Rate (HR): Associated with emotions, fever, high activity levels, hypovolemia (low blood volume), dehydration, bleeding, adrenaline, epinephrine, atropine, and a temperature increase of 10 beats per minute every 0.56 degrees Celsius.
Decreased Heart Rate: Influenced by age (lower in males than females after puberty), opioids, cardiotonics, and antidepressants.
Irregular Pulse: A symptom of heart disorders or an overactive thyroid gland.