What is the average respiratory rate for a resting adult?

Practice Questions

Q1
What is the average respiratory rate for a resting adult?
  1. 8-12 breaths/min
  2. 12-20 breaths/min
  3. 20-30 breaths/min
  4. 30-40 breaths/min

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the average respiratory rate for a resting adult?
  • Step 1: Understand what respiratory rate means. It is the number of breaths a person takes in one minute.
  • Step 2: Know that we are focusing on resting adults, meaning they are not exercising or under stress.
  • Step 3: Research or recall the normal range for a resting adult's respiratory rate.
  • Step 4: Identify that the average range is typically between 12 and 20 breaths per minute.
  • Step 5: Conclude that the average respiratory rate for a resting adult is about 12-20 breaths per minute.
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