What is the normal range for an adult pulse?

• A. 100 to 120
• B. 60 to 100
• C. 40 to 60
• D. 80 to 120

Answer: (B)

The normal resting pulse rate for most adults is 60 to 100 beats per minute. This range reflects a typical heart rate when a person is at rest and not exerting themselves. Values within this span are generally considered healthy for the average adult, though individual variation exists.

Some people, especially well-trained athletes, may have resting rates a bit below 60 and still be healthy, while rates above 100 at rest (tachycardia) can signal factors like fever, dehydration, stress, or medical issues. Rates below 60 (bradycardia) can be normal for athletes but may require evaluation if symptoms occur.

So the best-fitting range for a normal adult pulse at rest is 60 to 100 beats per minute. The other options describe ranges that are either too high or too low to be considered the typical resting normal.