| A | B |
|---|
| What is the normal oral temperature range? | 97.6-99.6 |
| What is the normal rectal temperature range? | 98.6-100.6 |
| What is the normal axillary temperature range? | 96.6-98.6 |
| What is the normal tympanic or aural (ear) temperature range? | 96.6-99.7 |
| What is the normal temporal temperature range? | 97.2-100.1 |
| What is the normal pulse rate for an elderly adult? | 60-100 |
| What is the normal respiration rate for an elderly adult? | 12-20 |
| How many minutes are required to take an oral temperature? | at least 3 minutes |
| How many minutes are required to take a rectal temperature? | at least 3 minutes |
| How many minutes are required to take an axillary temperature? | 8-10 minutes |
| How many minutes are required to take a tympanic or aural temperature? | less than 1 minute |
| How many minutes are required to accurately measure someone's pulse rate? | 1 full minute |
| How many minutes are required to accurately measure someone's respirations? | 1 full minute |
| What is considered a normal systolic range for blood pressure? | 90-119 mm Hg |
| What is considered a normal diastolic range for blood pressure? | 60-79 mm Hg |
