What is the normal range of respiratory rate for a healthy adult at rest?

Practice Questions

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What is the normal range of respiratory rate for a healthy adult at rest?
  1. 5-10 breaths per minute
  2. 12-20 breaths per minute
  3. 20-30 breaths per minute
  4. 30-40 breaths per minute

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the normal range of respiratory rate for a healthy adult at rest?
  • Step 1: Understand what respiratory rate means. It is the number of breaths a person takes in one minute.
  • Step 2: Know that a healthy adult at rest is someone who is not exercising or under stress.
  • Step 3: Learn the normal range for respiratory rate in healthy adults, which is between 12 and 20 breaths per minute.
  • Step 4: Remember that this range can vary slightly based on individual health and other factors.
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