MFA Exit Exam • Set 2 Question 16 of 30
During the primary assessment of a responsive adult patient, you detect a breathing rate of 28 breaths per minute. You would categorize this as:
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Direct Answer
Option A: Above normal.
The normal respiratory rate for an adult is typically 12–20 breaths per minute. A rate of 28 is clinically considered tachypneic (rapid breathing) and is therefore above the normal range.
All Options
A
Above normal.
(Correct Answer)
B
Indeterminate.
C
Normal.
D
Below normal.
Detailed Explanation & Context
The normal respiratory rate for an adult is typically 12–20 breaths per minute. A rate of 28 is clinically considered tachypneic (rapid breathing) and is therefore above the normal range.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Medical First Aid (MFA).
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