1. Patients often exhibit early and subtle signs of: Answer deterioration 6 to 8 hoursbefore cardiac or resp arrest 2. Subtle signs of deterioration: Answer Mild confusion, tachypnea 3. Early critical care intervention has made significant: Answer contributionsto reducingmortality rates 4. ICU care has expanded fromdelivering care in a: Answer standard unit to bringing ICUcare to patients wherever they may be 5. Progressive care units: Answer also called intermediate care orstep down units, providea transition between the ICU and the general care unit or discharge 6. PCU clients are at risk for: Answer serious complications 7. Examples of patient issues in a progressive unit: Answer Awaiting stent placement Awaiting heart transplant Receiving stable doses of vasoactive drugs Being weaned from prolonged mechanical ventilation