What is the normal resting pulse rate for adults?

What is the normal resting pulse rate for adults?

• A. 40-60 bpm
• B. 60-100 bpm
• C. 80-120 bpm
• D. 100-140 bpm

Answer: (B)

Normal resting heart rate for adults is typically 60 to 100 beats per minute. This is measured when the body is at rest, calm, and not engaged in physical activity. Within this range, the heart is pumping efficiently to meet the body's basic needs at rest. Values consistently below 60 can be normal for people who are very fit, but may indicate bradycardia if there are symptoms. Values consistently above 100 are considered tachycardia and can signal factors like fever, dehydration, infection, anemia, or thyroid issues. The other options fall outside the typical resting range for most adults, either being too low or too high for a true resting state.

Normal resting heart rate for adults is typically 60 to 100 beats per minute. This is measured when the body is at rest, calm, and not engaged in physical activity. Within this range, the heart is pumping efficiently to meet the body's basic needs at rest. Values consistently below 60 can be normal for people who are very fit, but may indicate bradycardia if there are symptoms. Values consistently above 100 are considered tachycardia and can signal factors like fever, dehydration, infection, anemia, or thyroid issues. The other options fall outside the typical resting range for most adults, either being too low or too high for a true resting state.