Assessment of Patient Vital Signs and Prioritization in Emergency Situations Quiz

Assess your grasp on patient vital signs, GCS, ABCs, and emergency protocols with our quiz. Learn and master essential skills!

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Which vital sign measures the number of breaths a person takes per minute?

Blood pressure

Pulse rate

Respiratory rate

Body temperature

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

60-100 beats per minute

30-60 beats per minute

100-120 beats per minute

20-30 beats per minute

Which vital sign is measured using a sphygmomanometer?

Blood pressure

Pulse rate

Respiratory rate

Body temperature

What is the normal range for an adult's body temperature in Celsius?

36-38°C

32-34°C

38-40°C

28-30°C

Which vital sign is often considered the 'fifth vital sign'?

Blood pressure

Pulse rate

Respiratory rate

Pain level

What is the primary method for assessing pain level in non-verbal patients?

Observation of facial expressions

Asking the patient to rate their pain on a scale

Checking blood pressure

Measuring body temperature

Which vital sign is typically measured first in a patient assessment?

Blood pressure

Pulse rate

Respiratory rate

Body temperature

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)?

Eye opening response

Verbal response

Motor response

Blood pressure measurement

In emergency situations, what does the acronym 'ABC' stand for in assessing patients?

Airway, Breathing, Circulation

Ambulation, Breathing, Compression

Airway, Blood pressure, Chest X-ray

Assessment, Bandaging, Control

#10

Which of the following is a common cause of tachycardia?

Hypothermia

Dehydration

Hypoglycemia

Hypotension

#11

What is the primary purpose of assessing capillary refill time?

To measure blood pressure

To assess oxygen saturation

To evaluate peripheral circulation

To monitor pulse rate

#12

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale (CPSS)?

Facial droop

Arm drift

Leg paralysis

Speech abnormalities

#13

What does the acronym 'FAST' represent in the context of stroke assessment?

Facial droop, Arm weakness, Speech difficulties, Time

Facial droop, Arm paralysis, Speech abnormalities, Time

Face, Assessment, Stroke, Time

Facial recognition, Arm movement, Speech testing, Time

#14

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of hypoglycemia?

Excessive thirst

Sweating

Confusion

Trembling

#15

During a physical assessment, what does a high diastolic blood pressure indicate?

Hypotension

Hypertension

Normal blood pressure

Bradycardia

#16

What does the acronym 'SAMPLE' represent in the context of patient assessment?

Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, Events leading to injury or illness

Situation, Assessment, Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, Events leading to injury or illness

Signs, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, Events leading to injury or illness

Symptoms, Assessment, Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, Events leading to injury or illness

#17

In a pediatric patient, what is the most reliable method for assessing heart rate?

Palpation of the radial pulse

Use of a stethoscope to listen to heart sounds

Observation of chest movements

Assessment of capillary refill time

#18

In the context of trauma assessment, what does the acronym 'DEFG' represent?

Disability, Exposure, Fractures, Grading

Distress, Examination, Fluids, Growth

Dyspnea, Echocardiogram, Fractures, Gastrointestinal

Dressing, Elevation, Fluids, Glucose

#19

In pediatric patients, what is the preferred method for assessing temperature?

Rectal thermometer

Oral thermometer

Axillary thermometer

Temporal artery thermometer

Assessment of Patient Vital Signs and Prioritization in Emergency Situations Quiz

Which vital sign measures the number of breaths a person takes per minute?

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

Which vital sign is measured using a sphygmomanometer?

What is the normal range for an adult's body temperature in Celsius?

Which vital sign is often considered the 'fifth vital sign'?

What is the primary method for assessing pain level in non-verbal patients?

Which vital sign is typically measured first in a patient assessment?

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)?

In emergency situations, what does the acronym 'ABC' stand for in assessing patients?

Which of the following is a common cause of tachycardia?

What is the primary purpose of assessing capillary refill time?

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale (CPSS)?

What does the acronym 'FAST' represent in the context of stroke assessment?

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of hypoglycemia?

During a physical assessment, what does a high diastolic blood pressure indicate?

What does the acronym 'SAMPLE' represent in the context of patient assessment?

In a pediatric patient, what is the most reliable method for assessing heart rate?

In the context of trauma assessment, what does the acronym 'DEFG' represent?

In pediatric patients, what is the preferred method for assessing temperature?

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