Basic Health Assessment Quiz

Test your knowledge on vital signs, CPR, eye exams, and more in this basic health assessment quiz.

Practice Learn Test

Which vital sign is measured first during a basic health assessment?

Blood pressure

Heart rate

Respiratory rate

Temperature

What is the normal range for adult human body temperature, typically measured orally?

36.0°C to 37.0°C

37.0°C to 38.0°C

37.5°C to 38.5°C

38.0°C to 39.0°C

What does BMI stand for in health assessment?

Body Mass Index

Basal Metabolic Indicator

Body Measurement Index

Basal Mass Indicator

Which of the following is not a primary assessment in trauma care?

Airway

Breathing

Circulation

Disability

What is the purpose of the Snellen chart in a basic eye examination?

To assess color vision

To measure intraocular pressure

To test visual acuity

To examine the retina

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

Eye opening

Verbal response

Motor response

Heart rate measurement

What is the correct sequence of steps in performing CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)?

Compressions, Airway, Breathing

Airway, Breathing, Compressions

Breathing, Compressions, Airway

Airway, Compressions, Breathing

What is the normal range for systolic blood pressure in adults?

Less than 90 mmHg

90-120 mmHg

120-140 mmHg

140-160 mmHg

In a neurological examination, what does the Romberg test assess?

Visual acuity

Coordination

Balance

Reflexes

#10

What is the primary purpose of auscultation during a physical examination?

To measure blood pressure

To assess heart, lung, and bowel sounds

To check for visual abnormalities

To evaluate joint mobility

#11

What does the acronym ABCDE stand for in emergency medical assessment?

Assessment, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure

Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Drug administration, Emergency contact

Advanced breathing control, Cardiac monitoring, Defibrillation, Emergency transport

Assessment, Blood pressure monitoring, Chest examination, Drug administration, Emergency contact

#12

Which of the following is not typically included in a musculoskeletal assessment?

Range of motion

Strength testing

Skin assessment

Joint stability

#13

What is the purpose of the Apgar score in neonatal assessment?

To assess the mother's health after childbirth

To evaluate the baby's overall health and well-being at birth

To measure the baby's weight and height

To determine the baby's blood type

#14

What is the primary function of the Allen test in vascular assessment?

To assess arterial blood flow to the hands

To evaluate venous insufficiency in the legs

To measure capillary refill time

To check for carotid artery stenosis