Question

Explain variations in technique used to assess an infant’s, a child’s, and an adult’s vital signs.

Answer 1

FOR INFANT (up to 1yr)-

1.no need to check BP.

2. Temperature should be recorded rectally.

3. Respiration check to be performed listen to lasT pulse at chest if baby is disturbed it breaths harder and cries.

CHILD (1-12)

1. Pulse and Respiration check at same time with radial pulse

2. count resp w/o them knowing.

3. Temperature check perform as tempanic (ear) or temporal, axillary or oral depending on child

4. BP- with correct size cuff.

ADULT-(12 and up)

1. Check BP (size of cuff depend on size of pt)

2. Check Temperature orally, or tempanic or, axillary

3. Pulse- radial

4. Respiration check - can be counted after pulse