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ATI Pediatrics Vital Signs Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the expected heart rate range for a newborn?✔✔110 to 160 beats per minute.
What is a normal respiratory rate for a toddler?✔✔25 to 30 breaths per minute.
At what age does the normal heart rate begin to resemble that of an adult?✔✔By around 10 years old.
What is the best method for taking an infant’s temperature?✔✔Rectal temperature provides the most accurate core reading in infants under 3 months.
Why should axillary temperature be used cautiously in newborns?✔✔It may be less accurate due to limited subcutaneous fat and heat loss.
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What is the most accurate site to assess a pulse in an infant?✔✔The apical pulse at the fourth intercostal space, left midclavicular line.
What is the expected blood pressure range for a school-aged child?✔✔Around 95/60 to 110/72 mmHg.
Why should the respiratory rate be counted for a full minute in infants?✔✔Infants have irregular breathing patterns that require accurate assessment over 60 seconds.
What is a sign of respiratory distress in an infant that may affect vital signs?✔✔Nasal flaring and grunting with elevated respiratory rate.
What is a normal oxygen saturation range in healthy pediatric clients?✔✔95% to 100% in room air.
What can cause falsely low oxygen saturation in a toddler?✔✔Poor probe placement or motion artifact from movement.
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