#1
Which vital sign represents the number of breaths a person takes per minute?
Respiratory Rate
ExplanationMeasure of breaths per minute.
#2
What is the normal range for adult resting heart rate (pulse) per minute?
60-90 beats per minute
ExplanationTypical heartbeats per minute for adults at rest.
#3
What does the term 'subacute care' generally refer to in healthcare?
Intermediate care between acute and chronic
ExplanationTransitional care level between acute and chronic conditions.
#4
What is the recommended position for measuring blood pressure in subacute care?
Sitting position
ExplanationPosition for accurate blood pressure measurement.
#5
What is the normal range for oxygen saturation in arterial blood (SpO2) in subacute care?
95-100%
ExplanationTypical oxygen levels in arterial blood.
#6
What does the term 'subacute' imply regarding the duration of care?
Short-term care
ExplanationIntermediate but shorter duration care.
#7
Which of the following vital signs is measured using a sphygmomanometer?
Blood Pressure
ExplanationBlood pressure measurement tool.
#8
What is the significance of monitoring vital signs in subacute care?
To evaluate response to treatment
ExplanationAssessing treatment effectiveness.
#9
Which method is commonly used to measure body temperature in subacute care?
Temporal Artery Thermometer
ExplanationCommon tool for temperature measurement.
#10
Which of the following is a non-invasive method of measuring blood pressure?
Sphygmomanometer
ExplanationNon-invasive blood pressure measurement technique.
#11
Which of the following is a common method for assessing pain levels in subacute care?
Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
ExplanationCommon pain assessment tool.
#12
What is the primary purpose of monitoring respiratory rate in subacute care?
Evaluating pulmonary function
ExplanationAssessing lung function through breathing rate.
#13
In subacute care, what is the primary purpose of continuous oxygen saturation monitoring?
Evaluating respiratory function
ExplanationAssessment of breathing function over time.
#14
What is the primary purpose of monitoring vital signs during the recovery phase of subacute care?
Detecting early signs of complications
ExplanationIdentifying potential health issues early in recovery.
#15
In subacute care, what role does telemetry play in vital signs monitoring?
Continuous monitoring and transmission of data
ExplanationContinuous remote data tracking.
#16
In subacute care, when measuring blood pressure, what does the diastolic pressure represent?
Pressure when the heart is at rest
ExplanationHeart pressure during relaxation phase.
#17
Why is monitoring temperature crucial in subacute care?
To detect signs of infection or inflammation
ExplanationDetecting potential health issues like infection.
#18
What is the purpose of assessing pain levels in subacute care?
To ensure patient comfort
ExplanationEnsuring patient comfort and well-being.