Questions and Answers
What is the normal range for respiratory rate?
12-20 respirations per minute
When are vital signs typically measured?
During surgeries and medical procedures
What is the normal range for blood pressure?
120/80-129/84
Study Notes
- Vital signs provide information on a patient's health condition and indicate any problems.
- They mainly measure cardiovascular and respiratory function.
- Vital signs are measured during check-ups, hospital admissions, surgeries, and medical procedures.
- They are also measured before medications that affect the cardiovascular system and when a person complains of pain or discomfort.
- Normal values for oral temperature are 36.6-37.2 degrees Celsius.
- Normal pulse rate is 60-100 beats per minute.
- Normal respiratory rate is 12-20 respirations per minute.
- Normal oxygen saturation is above 94%.
- Normal blood pressure is 120/80-129/84.
- A patient's normal range may differ from the normal range.
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