When taking the pulse of an infant, the nurse notices that the rate is 145 beats/min and the rhythm is regular. How should the nurse interpret this finding?
a. This is normal for an infant.
b. This is too fast for an infant.
c. This is too slow for an infant.
d. This is not a rate for an infant but for a toddler.
ANS: A
The normal rate for an infant is 120 to 160 beats/min. The rate obtained (145 beats/min) is within the normal range for an infant. The normal rate for a toddler is between 90 and 140 beats/min; 145 is too high for a toddler.
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