What is the typical breathing rate of a newborn human?
A6 to 10 per minute
B12 to 16 per minute
C80 to 100 per minute
D30 to 60 per minute
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 30 to 60 per minute
Newborns breathe much faster than adults, at about 30 to 60 breaths per minute.
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