Caregiver Basic Medical Knowledge 2

Question 1

What is the normal resting heart rate range for an adult?

Accepted Answer

60-100 beats per minute

Answer

40-50 beats per minute

Answer

100-120 beats per minute

Answer

120-150 beats per minute

Question 2

A client's blood pressure reading is 180/110 mmHg. This indicates:

Accepted Answer

High blood pressure (hypertension)

Answer

Normal blood pressure

Answer

Low blood pressure

Answer

Optimal blood pressure

Question 3

Which vital sign change most likely indicates infection in an elderly client?

Accepted Answer

Elevated body temperature

Answer

Decreased appetite

Answer

Increased thirst

Answer

Improved sleep

Question 4

What does a pulse oximeter measure?

Accepted Answer

Heart rate and blood oxygen saturation

Answer

Blood pressure

Answer

Body temperature

Answer

Blood glucose levels

Question 5

A client shows signs of hypoglycemia. Which symptom would you expect?

Accepted Answer

Shakiness, sweating, and confusion

Answer

Excessive urination and thirst

Answer

Swollen ankles and shortness of breath

Answer

High fever and body aches

Question 6

Why should you not tell a client you are counting their breaths?

Accepted Answer

They might consciously alter their breathing pattern

Answer

It wastes time

Answer

Breathing rate is not important

Answer

It is against regulations