What is the normal pulse range for adults?

• A. 80-120 bpm
• B. 100-140 bpm
• C. 40-60 bpm
• D. 60-100 bpm

Answer: (D)

The main idea is the resting heart rate for adults. For a healthy adult at rest, the pulse typically falls between 60 and 100 beats per minute. This range represents the normal rate when the body isn’t exercising or under stress, and it indicates the heart is pumping efficiently enough to meet basic needs without being unusually fast.

Context helps: athletes or very fit individuals may have resting rates below 60 because their hearts are more efficient, while temporary factors like fever, anxiety, caffeine, dehydration, or illness can raise the rate above 100. The other ranges listed are outside the typical resting window for most adults, so 60-100 bpm is the best reference for a normal resting pulse.