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Newborn Assessment — NCLEX Cheat Sheet

Normal HR 110-160, RR 30-60

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👤 By the CinnaRN Clinical Content Team 🕐 Updated 2026-07-11 🏷️ Physiological Adaptation 🔖 Free to read, print, and share

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Use this quick-reference guide to spot, treat, and prevent Newborn Assessment on the NCLEX. Keep it handy during review and on exam day!

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Normal newborn vitals: heart rate 110 to 160 bpm, respirations 30 to 60 breaths/min, axillary temperature 97.7 to 99.5 F (36.5 to 37.5 C).

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