Question

_____ is the normal breathing rate in adults.

• A. 4 - 8 breaths per minute
• B. 12 - 20 breaths per minute
• C. 20 - 30 breaths per minute
• D. 40 - 54 breaths per minute

Answer 1

The correct option is B 12 - 20 breaths per minute

The number of times living being breathe per minute is called the breathing rate. Breathing rate of an adult is 12 - 18 breaths per minute. A newborn infant breaths much faster, about 40 breaths per minute.