Vital signs and reportingQuestion 1350 of 1700
What is the normal resting respiratory rate for an adult?
- 10 to 20 breaths per minute
- 30 to 60 breaths per minute
- 5 to 8 breaths per minute
- 25 to 40 breaths per minute
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Correct answer: 10 to 20 breaths per minute
Infants under one year normally breathe 30 to 60 times per minute.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 7.4: Obtaining Vital Signs
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026