RN Exam Practice
Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 1166 of 2368

Which respiratory rate is the normal range for a newborn?

  1. 12 to 20 breaths per minute
  2. 15 to 25 breaths per minute
  3. 30 to 60 breaths per minute
  4. 70 to 100 breaths per minute
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Correct answer: 30 to 60 breaths per minute

The normal newborn respiratory rate is 30 to 60 breaths per minute, faster than adults because of metabolic needs.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Childhood Respiratory Disorders: Life Span Considerations. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026