Comprehensive Pediatric Physical Exam: Age-Specific Principles & Tech-
niques
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1. What is the most chal- 6 months to 36 months
lenging age range for
pediatric physical ex-
ams?
2. What are the general Interaction with the patient and parent, general assessment including ap-
principles of pediatric pearance, activity level, nutritional status, posture, color, respiratory status,
physical exams? and behavior.
3. What is the normal 100-205 beats per minute
heart rate range for a
neonate while awake?
4. What is the normal 30-60 breaths per minute
respiratory rate for in-
fants?
5. What is the defini- Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) less than 60 mmHg
tion of hypotension in
neonates?
6. What is the APGAR To assess the health of newborns based on Appearance, Pulse, Grimace,
score used for? Activity, and Respiration.
7. What does the Ballard Gestational age and assesses neuromuscular and physical maturity.
score estimate?
8.
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niques
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1. What is the most chal- 6 months to 36 months
lenging age range for
pediatric physical ex-
ams?
2. What are the general Interaction with the patient and parent, general assessment including ap-
principles of pediatric pearance, activity level, nutritional status, posture, color, respiratory status,
physical exams? and behavior.
3. What is the normal 100-205 beats per minute
heart rate range for a
neonate while awake?
4. What is the normal 30-60 breaths per minute
respiratory rate for in-
fants?
5. What is the defini- Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) less than 60 mmHg
tion of hypotension in
neonates?
6. What is the APGAR To assess the health of newborns based on Appearance, Pulse, Grimace,
score used for? Activity, and Respiration.
7. What does the Ballard Gestational age and assesses neuromuscular and physical maturity.
score estimate?
8.
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