Respiratory Therapist

Category - Patient Evaluations and Recommendations

Which of the following are acceptable vitals for a newborn?
  1. Respiratory rate 62 breaths per minute
  2. Heart rate 89 beats per minute
  3. Blood pressure 89/64
  4. Respiratory rate 47 breaths per minute
Explanation
Answer: D - A respiratory rate of 47 breaths per minute is an acceptable value for a newborn patient.

A newborn with a respiratory rate of 62 or a blood pressure of 89/64 are both elevated beyond normal range. A newborn with a heart rate at 89 is lower than acceptable range.
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