Pulse Rates

Question 1

Adult

Answer 1

60-100

Question 2

Adolescent

Answer 2

(11-18 years) 60-105

Question 3

School age

Answer 3

(6-10 years) 70-110

Question 4

Preschooler

Answer 4

(3-5 years) 80-120

Question 5

Toddler

Answer 5

(1-3 years) 80-130

Question 6

Infant 6-12 months

Answer 6

80-140

Question 7

Infant 0-5 months

Answer 7

90-140

Question 8

Newborn

Answer 8

120-160

Question 9

Possible causes of rapid, regular, full pulse

Answer 9

Exertion, fright, fever, high blood pressure, blood loss

Question 10

Possible causes of rapid, regular, thready pulse

Answer 10

Shock, late state blood loss

Question 11

Slow

Answer 11

Head injury, drugs, poisons, heart problems, lack of oxygen in children

Question 12

Is a high or low pulse more concerning in children?

Answer 12

low, indicates possibility of cardiac arrest

Question 13

Adult pulse range in an emergency

Answer 13

50-120