What two measurements should be assessed and documented at rest, with exercise, and during recovery?

What two measurements should be assessed and documented at rest, with exercise, and during recovery?

• A. FiO2 and SpO2
• B. Heart rate and blood pressure
• C. Respiratory rate and tidal volume
• D. Temperature and humidity

Answer: (A)

Monitoring oxygen therapy across rest, during activity, and in recovery focuses on two measurements: FiO2 and SpO2. FiO2 tells you the fraction of inspired oxygen being delivered, while SpO2 reflects how well the blood is carrying oxygen. Recording both at each phase shows whether the current oxygen delivery keeps saturation within the target range as the body's needs change with exertion and recovery, and helps you adjust therapy to prevent desaturation. Other vital signs like heart rate and blood pressure, or respiratory parameters such as respiratory rate and tidal volume, are important for overall status, but they don’t directly indicate the effectiveness of oxygen delivery and oxygenation in the same way FiO2 and SpO2 do.

Monitoring oxygen therapy across rest, during activity, and in recovery focuses on two measurements: FiO2 and SpO2. FiO2 tells you the fraction of inspired oxygen being delivered, while SpO2 reflects how well the blood is carrying oxygen. Recording both at each phase shows whether the current oxygen delivery keeps saturation within the target range as the body's needs change with exertion and recovery, and helps you adjust therapy to prevent desaturation. Other vital signs like heart rate and blood pressure, or respiratory parameters such as respiratory rate and tidal volume, are important for overall status, but they don’t directly indicate the effectiveness of oxygen delivery and oxygenation in the same way FiO2 and SpO2 do.