PEDIATRIC PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT AND IMMUNIZATION
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Temperature by age Answer: Expected temperature levels by age with recommended
measurement routes.
3 MONTHS Answer: Axillary temperature: 37.5˚ C (99.5˚ F).
6 MONTHS Answer: Rectal temperature: 37.7˚ C (99.9˚ F).
1 YEAR Answer: Rectal temperature: 37.7˚ C (99.9˚ F).
3 YEARS Answer: Axillary temperature: 37.2˚ C (99.0˚ F).
5 YEARS Answer: Oral temperature: 37.0˚ C (98.6˚ F).
7 YEARS Answer: Axillary temperature: 36.8˚ C (98.2˚ F).
9 YEARS Answer: Axillary temperature: 36.7˚ C (98.1˚ F).
11 YEARS Answer: Tympanic temperature: 36.6˚ C (97.9˚ F).
13 YEARS Answer: Tympanic temperature: 36.6˚ C (97.9˚ F).
Pulse Rate Answer: Newborn: 110 to 160/min; Infant: 90 to 160/min; Toddler: 80 to
140/min; Preschooler: 70 to 120/min; School aged: 60 to 110/min; Adolescent: 50 to
100/min.
Respirations Answer: Newborn: 30 to 60/min; Infant: 25 to 30/min; Toddler: 25 to
30/min; Preschooler: 20 to 25/min; School aged: 20 to 25/min; Adolescent: 16 to 20/min.
Blood Pressure Answer: Readings should be compared with standard measurements
influenced by age, height, and sex.
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,Growth Evaluation Answer: Growth can be evaluated using weight, length/height, body
mass index (BMI), and head circumference.
Hair and Scalp Assessment Answer: Hair should be evenly distributed, smooth, and
strong; manifestations of nutritional deficiencies include stringy, dull, brittle, and dry hair.
Hair Loss in Infants Answer: Balding spots can indicate the child is spending too much
time in the same position.
Denver Developmental Screening Test Answer: A standardized tool used to screen
language, cognition, and fine and gross motor development.
Nursing Actions Answer: Keep the room warm and well lit, perform examinations in
nonthreatening environments, and provide privacy.
Child Cooperation Answer: Observe for behaviors that demonstrate the child's
readiness to cooperate during examinations.
Examination Explanation Answer: Explain each step of the examination to the child
using age-appropriate language.
Equipment Handling Answer: Allow the child to manipulate and handle equipment to
ease anxiety.
Parent Involvement Answer: Encourage the child and family to ask questions during
physical exams.
Hair loss or balding spots on infants Answer: Can indicate the child is spending too
much time in the same position.
Scalp assessment Answer: Should be clean and absent from any scaliness,
infestations, and trauma.
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, World Health Organizations (WHO) growth standards Answer: Recommended for
infants and children ages 0 to 2 in the United States.
CDC growth charts Answer: Used for children 2 years and older.
Secondary hair growth Answer: Should be assessed in children approaching
adolescence.
Nails appearance Answer: Should be pink over the nail bed and white at the tips.
Nail texture Answer: Should be smooth and firm (but slightly flexible in infants).
General appearance Answer: Should appear undistressed, clean, well-kept, and
without body odors.
Lymph nodes Answer: Should be nonpalpable; small, palpable, nontender, and mobile
lymph nodes can be an expected finding in children.
Muscle tone in infants Answer: Erect head posture is expected after 4 months of age.
Eye contact Answer: Should be made when addressed (except in infants).
Following commands Answer: Children should follow simple commands as age-
appropriate.
Speech and motor skills Answer: Should be used spontaneously.
Head shape Answer: Should be symmetric.
Fontanels Answer: Should be flat; the posterior fontanel usually closes by 8 weeks of
age, and the anterior fontanel usually closes between 12 and 18 months of age.
Skin color variations Answer: Are expected.
Skin temperature Answer: Should be warm or slightly cool to the touch.
Skin texture Answer: Should be smooth and slightly dry, not oily.
Skin turgor Answer: Exhibits brisk elasticity with adequate hydration.
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GUIDELINES | VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 100%
ACCURATE, A+ GRADED, GUARANTEED SUCCESS!
Temperature by age Answer: Expected temperature levels by age with recommended
measurement routes.
3 MONTHS Answer: Axillary temperature: 37.5˚ C (99.5˚ F).
6 MONTHS Answer: Rectal temperature: 37.7˚ C (99.9˚ F).
1 YEAR Answer: Rectal temperature: 37.7˚ C (99.9˚ F).
3 YEARS Answer: Axillary temperature: 37.2˚ C (99.0˚ F).
5 YEARS Answer: Oral temperature: 37.0˚ C (98.6˚ F).
7 YEARS Answer: Axillary temperature: 36.8˚ C (98.2˚ F).
9 YEARS Answer: Axillary temperature: 36.7˚ C (98.1˚ F).
11 YEARS Answer: Tympanic temperature: 36.6˚ C (97.9˚ F).
13 YEARS Answer: Tympanic temperature: 36.6˚ C (97.9˚ F).
Pulse Rate Answer: Newborn: 110 to 160/min; Infant: 90 to 160/min; Toddler: 80 to
140/min; Preschooler: 70 to 120/min; School aged: 60 to 110/min; Adolescent: 50 to
100/min.
Respirations Answer: Newborn: 30 to 60/min; Infant: 25 to 30/min; Toddler: 25 to
30/min; Preschooler: 20 to 25/min; School aged: 20 to 25/min; Adolescent: 16 to 20/min.
Blood Pressure Answer: Readings should be compared with standard measurements
influenced by age, height, and sex.
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,Growth Evaluation Answer: Growth can be evaluated using weight, length/height, body
mass index (BMI), and head circumference.
Hair and Scalp Assessment Answer: Hair should be evenly distributed, smooth, and
strong; manifestations of nutritional deficiencies include stringy, dull, brittle, and dry hair.
Hair Loss in Infants Answer: Balding spots can indicate the child is spending too much
time in the same position.
Denver Developmental Screening Test Answer: A standardized tool used to screen
language, cognition, and fine and gross motor development.
Nursing Actions Answer: Keep the room warm and well lit, perform examinations in
nonthreatening environments, and provide privacy.
Child Cooperation Answer: Observe for behaviors that demonstrate the child's
readiness to cooperate during examinations.
Examination Explanation Answer: Explain each step of the examination to the child
using age-appropriate language.
Equipment Handling Answer: Allow the child to manipulate and handle equipment to
ease anxiety.
Parent Involvement Answer: Encourage the child and family to ask questions during
physical exams.
Hair loss or balding spots on infants Answer: Can indicate the child is spending too
much time in the same position.
Scalp assessment Answer: Should be clean and absent from any scaliness,
infestations, and trauma.
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, World Health Organizations (WHO) growth standards Answer: Recommended for
infants and children ages 0 to 2 in the United States.
CDC growth charts Answer: Used for children 2 years and older.
Secondary hair growth Answer: Should be assessed in children approaching
adolescence.
Nails appearance Answer: Should be pink over the nail bed and white at the tips.
Nail texture Answer: Should be smooth and firm (but slightly flexible in infants).
General appearance Answer: Should appear undistressed, clean, well-kept, and
without body odors.
Lymph nodes Answer: Should be nonpalpable; small, palpable, nontender, and mobile
lymph nodes can be an expected finding in children.
Muscle tone in infants Answer: Erect head posture is expected after 4 months of age.
Eye contact Answer: Should be made when addressed (except in infants).
Following commands Answer: Children should follow simple commands as age-
appropriate.
Speech and motor skills Answer: Should be used spontaneously.
Head shape Answer: Should be symmetric.
Fontanels Answer: Should be flat; the posterior fontanel usually closes by 8 weeks of
age, and the anterior fontanel usually closes between 12 and 18 months of age.
Skin color variations Answer: Are expected.
Skin temperature Answer: Should be warm or slightly cool to the touch.
Skin texture Answer: Should be smooth and slightly dry, not oily.
Skin turgor Answer: Exhibits brisk elasticity with adequate hydration.
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