Question

A nurse monitors the respiratory rate (breaths per minute) of three post-surgery patients over three consecutive days. The table below shows the data collected:

| **Patient** | **Day 1** | **Day 2** | **Day 3** |
|-------------|------------|------------|------------|
| Patient A   | 16         | 18         | 20         |
| Patient B   | 14         | 14         | 16         |
| Patient C   | 19         | 22         | 24         |

Based on the table, which patient shows the *greatest increase* in respiratory rate over the three days?

Accepted Answer

Patient C

Answer

Patient B

Answer

All patients have the same increase in respiratory rate.

Answer

Patient A

Patient	Day 1	Day 2	Day 3
Patient A	16	18	20
Patient B	14	14	16
Patient C	19	22	24

Question 35 - Math Practice Test for the NLN NEX