Question

Which of the following sets of vital signs are all within normal limits for patients at rest?

1) Option 1: Infant: T 98.8F (rectal), HR 160, RR 16, BP 120/54
2) Option 2: Adolescent: T 98.2F (oral), HR 80, RR 18, BP 108/68
3) Option 3: Adult: T 99.6F (oral), HR 48, RR 22, BP 130/84
4) Option 4: Older adult: T 98.6F (oral), HR 110, RR 28, BP 170/95

Answer 1

Option 2: Adolescent: T 98.2F (oral), HR 80, RR 18, BP 108/68 are all within normal limits for patients at rest.

Step-by-step explanation:

The set of vital signs that are all within normal limits for patients at rest are Option 2: Adolescent: T 98.2F (oral), HR 80, RR 18, BP 108/68.

Option 1 - Infant: The HR is too high and the BP is also elevated.

Option 2 - Adolescent: All vital signs fall within the normal ranges for temperature, HR, RR, and BP making this the correct option.

Option 3 - Adult: Although temperature is on the higher side, it could be considered normal, but the HR is too low for a normal resting rate.

Option 4 - Older adult: The HR is elevated, and the BP is much too high.

Normal body temperature for adults is approximately 98.6°F. Normal heart rate for adults is between 60-100 beats per minute. Normal respiratory rate for adults is 12-18 breaths per minute. Normal blood pressure for adults is typically between 90/60 and 120/80 mm Hg.