DBT LBC DBT LBC EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALE Q&A
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1. What is the normal range for adult body temperature?
A. 35.0–35.9°C
B. 36.5–37.5°C
C. 38.0–39.0°C
D. 34.0–35.0°C
Rationale: Normal adult oral temperature is generally 36.5–
37.5°C.
2. Which method is most accurate for taking core body
temperature?
A. Axillary
B. Rectal
C. Tympanic
D. Oral
Rationale: Rectal measurement reflects core body temperature
most accurately.
3. What is considered a normal adult resting heart rate?
A. 30–50 bpm
B. 90–110 bpm
,C. 60–100 bpm
D. 110–130 bpm
Rationale: A normal resting heart rate in adults is 60–100 beats
per minute.
4. Which of the following is a normal adult respiratory rate?
A. 5–10 breaths/min
B. 12–20 breaths/min
C. 25–30 breaths/min
D. 30–40 breaths/min
Rationale: Normal adult respiration is 12–20 breaths per
minute.
5. What is the first step in hand hygiene?
A. Apply sanitizer
B. Wet hands with water
C. Dry hands
D. Put on gloves
Rationale: Proper handwashing begins with wetting hands
under clean running water.
6. Which of the following is the best position to prevent
aspiration in patients?
,A. Supine
B. Prone
C. Semi-Fowler’s
D. Trendelenburg
Rationale: Semi-Fowler’s reduces risk of aspiration compared
to lying flat.
7. What PPE is necessary when there is risk of splashes?
A. Gloves only
B. Gown, gloves, mask, eye protection
C. Mask only
D. Shoe covers only
Rationale: Barrier PPE protects from fluid contact.
8. What is the normal blood pressure range for an adult?
A. 80/40 mmHg
B. 120/80 mmHg
C. 150/100 mmHg
D. 180/120 mmHg
Rationale: Normal adult BP is around 120/80 mmHg.
9. Which term describes difficulty breathing?
A. Bradycardia
B. Dyspnea
, C. Hypoxia
D. Tachycardia
Rationale: Dyspnea is the medical term for shortness of breath.
10. Which vital sign is most affected by pain?
A. Height
B. Weight
C. Heart rate
D. Blood type
Rationale: Pain often increases heart rate through sympathetic
stimulation.
11. What is the correct angle for intramuscular injections?
A. 15°
B. 45°
C. 90°
D. 30°
Rationale: IM injections are given deep into muscle at 90°.
12. What device measures oxygen saturation?
A. Sphygmomanometer
B. Thermometer
C. Pulse oximeter
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALE Q&A
2026 |INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. What is the normal range for adult body temperature?
A. 35.0–35.9°C
B. 36.5–37.5°C
C. 38.0–39.0°C
D. 34.0–35.0°C
Rationale: Normal adult oral temperature is generally 36.5–
37.5°C.
2. Which method is most accurate for taking core body
temperature?
A. Axillary
B. Rectal
C. Tympanic
D. Oral
Rationale: Rectal measurement reflects core body temperature
most accurately.
3. What is considered a normal adult resting heart rate?
A. 30–50 bpm
B. 90–110 bpm
,C. 60–100 bpm
D. 110–130 bpm
Rationale: A normal resting heart rate in adults is 60–100 beats
per minute.
4. Which of the following is a normal adult respiratory rate?
A. 5–10 breaths/min
B. 12–20 breaths/min
C. 25–30 breaths/min
D. 30–40 breaths/min
Rationale: Normal adult respiration is 12–20 breaths per
minute.
5. What is the first step in hand hygiene?
A. Apply sanitizer
B. Wet hands with water
C. Dry hands
D. Put on gloves
Rationale: Proper handwashing begins with wetting hands
under clean running water.
6. Which of the following is the best position to prevent
aspiration in patients?
,A. Supine
B. Prone
C. Semi-Fowler’s
D. Trendelenburg
Rationale: Semi-Fowler’s reduces risk of aspiration compared
to lying flat.
7. What PPE is necessary when there is risk of splashes?
A. Gloves only
B. Gown, gloves, mask, eye protection
C. Mask only
D. Shoe covers only
Rationale: Barrier PPE protects from fluid contact.
8. What is the normal blood pressure range for an adult?
A. 80/40 mmHg
B. 120/80 mmHg
C. 150/100 mmHg
D. 180/120 mmHg
Rationale: Normal adult BP is around 120/80 mmHg.
9. Which term describes difficulty breathing?
A. Bradycardia
B. Dyspnea
, C. Hypoxia
D. Tachycardia
Rationale: Dyspnea is the medical term for shortness of breath.
10. Which vital sign is most affected by pain?
A. Height
B. Weight
C. Heart rate
D. Blood type
Rationale: Pain often increases heart rate through sympathetic
stimulation.
11. What is the correct angle for intramuscular injections?
A. 15°
B. 45°
C. 90°
D. 30°
Rationale: IM injections are given deep into muscle at 90°.
12. What device measures oxygen saturation?
A. Sphygmomanometer
B. Thermometer
C. Pulse oximeter
