North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) State Practice Exam

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What respiratory rate is considered normal for a child aged 1-5 years?

20-30 per minute
15-25 per minute
25-35 per minute
30-40 per minute

The correct answer is: 20-30 per minute

The normal respiratory rate for a child aged 1-5 years is typically between 20 and 30 breaths per minute. This range is established based on developmental physiology and reflects what is considered a healthy and normal respiratory function for children within this age group. Children generally have higher respiratory rates than adults, as their bodies are still growing and their metabolic demands are higher. Other ranges provided do not accurately represent the normal parameters for this age group. For instance, while 15-25 breaths per minute might be normal for slightly younger children or infants, it does not capture the higher end expected for those between 1 and 5 years. Similarly, while 25-35 and 30-40 might be appropriate for older children or toddlers, those numbers exceed the established normal range for ages 1-5 years. Thus, the range of 20-30 breaths per minute is the most accurate representation of normal respiratory rates for this specific age group.