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Vital signs
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Axilla (arm pit) | 96.6-98.6 F |
| Oral (mouth) | 97.6-99.6 F |
| Rectal (rectum) | 98.6-100.6 |
| Ear (tympanic) | 96.6-99.7 F |
| Temporal artery (forehead) | 97.2-100.1 |
| Normal pulse rate | 60-100 beats per minute |
| Normal respiratory rate | 12-20 respirations per minute |
| Blood Pressure Normal | Systolic- less than 120 , Diastolic- less than 80 |
| Blood Pressure Low | Less than 90/60 |
| Blood Pressure High | Systolic of 130 or higher or diastolic of 80 of higher |
| Axilla (armpit) | 36.0- 37.0 C |
| Oral (mouth) | 36.5-37.5 C |
| Rectum (rectal) | 37.0-38.1 C |
| Ear (tympanic) | 35.8-37.6 C |
| Temporal artery (forehead) | 36.2-37.8 C |