What was the observed heart rate in the vitals?

• A. 72 bpm
• B. 84 bpm
• C. 96 bpm
• D. 60 bpm

Answer: (B)

The heart rate is read directly from the vitals as a count of beats per minute. For adults at rest, a typical range is about 60 to 100 bpm. The value shown in the vitals is 84 bpm, which sits comfortably within that normal range and indicates adequate perfusion without signs of tachycardia or bradycardia. If the vitals had shown 72 bpm, that would also be normal, but it wouldn’t reflect the recorded value here. A value like 96 bpm would suggest mild tachycardia, and 60 bpm could be at the lower end or reflect bradycardia in some contexts. The important point is reading the exact value presented: 84 bpm.