Vital signs and reportingQuestion 485 of 1700
An adult's resting pulse is 54 beats per minute. What should you do?
- Report it to the nurse right away
- Retake it after lunch and then report it
- Record it as normal
- Wait to report it at shift change
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Correct answer: Report it to the nurse right away
A pulse under 60 or over 100 in an adult must be reported right away.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 7.5: Normal Ranges for Vital Signs
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026