Normative Values

What is the normal range of oxygen saturation for healthy individuals?

• 90-100%

• 95-100%

• 92-99%

• 85-95%

Answer explanation

Duttons gives the normative range of 96-99%. Oxygen saturation is usually measured with a device called a pulse oximeter, which gives a reading termed Sp02.

Which of the answers below would be considered normal blood pressure readings? Select all that apply.

• 120/80

• 117/76

• 126/74

• 118/79

Harvey's blood pressure reading is 126/74. What might this indicate?

• Prehypertension

• Hypertension

• Bradicardia

• Nacholosis

What is the normative range for resting heart rate?

• 90-100 bpm

• 45-85 bpm

• 30-90 bpm

• 60-80 bpm

Answer explanation

100 bpm or more is tachycardia, less than 60 is bradycardia. What are some reasons someone might present a low resting heart rate?

What range is considered to be a normal respiratory rate in healthy adults at rest?

• 8-14

• 12-18

• 12-20

• All of the answers could be true

Answer explanation

The literature varies on the normative range for respiratory rate.