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EMT-B Bradey V11 - Chapter 31
Infants and children
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Health Care
Undergraduate 1
03/13/2010

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Term
What are the age categories for infants and children?
Definition
Newborn and infant - birth to 1 year
Toddlers - 1-3 years
Preschool - 3-6 years
School - 6-12
Adolesent - 12-18
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What are the respiratory rates for the following age categories? Newborn, infant, toddler, preschooler, school age, and adolescent.
Definition
Newborn - 30-50
Infant 0-6 months 25-40
Infant 6-12 months 20-30
Toddler 20-30
Preschooler - 20-30
School age - 15-30
Adolescent - 12-20
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What are the pulse rates for the following age categories? Newborn, infant, toddler, preschooler, school age, and adolescent.
Definition
Newborn - 120-160
Infant 0-6 months - 90-140
Infant 6-12 months - 80-140
Toddler - 80-130
Preschooler - 80-120
School age - 70-110
Adolescent - 60-105
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What is a fontanelle?
Definition
A soft spot on the anterior portion of the infants head. p811
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When does the fontanelle close?
Definition
12-18 months. p811
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