NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
If you counted 10 respirations in 30 seconds, what would be the RR? Is it normal or abnormal for an adult?
A
20; normal
B
10; normal
C
20; abnormal
D
10; abnormal
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The normal respiratory rate for an adult at rest is 12 to 18 breaths per minute. A respiration rate under 12 or over 25 breaths per minute while resting may be a sign of an underlying health condition.

Detailed explanation-2: -Yes, 30 breaths per minute are high for the human body. Respiratory rate is a vital sign of normal functioning of a body or any critical condition such as cardiac arrest or any other respiratory problems. At rest, the respiratory rate is 12-16 breaths per minute.

Detailed explanation-3: -Bradypnea is when a person’s breathing is slower than usual for their age and activity levels. For an adult, this will be under 12 breaths per minute. Slow breathing can have many causes, including heart problems, brain stem problems, and drug overdose.

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