#1
Which vital sign reflects the number of times the heart beats per minute?
Pulse rate
ExplanationHeartbeats per minute
#2
What is the normal range for systolic blood pressure in adults?
90-120 mmHg
ExplanationNormal systolic blood pressure range in adults
#3
What does the term 'auscultation' refer to in clinical monitoring?
Listening to heart sounds
ExplanationListening to heart sounds during clinical monitoring
#4
Which of the following is a measure of oxygen saturation in the blood?
Pulse oximetry
ExplanationMeasurement of blood oxygen saturation
#5
What is the purpose of a pulse oximeter in clinical monitoring?
To monitor oxygen saturation
ExplanationUsed to monitor oxygen saturation
#6
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Glasgow Coma Scale?
Pupil size
ExplanationNot a component of the Glasgow Coma Scale
#7
What does the APGAR score assess in newborns?
Overall well-being
ExplanationAssessment of newborns' overall well-being
#8
Which assessment tool is commonly used to evaluate pain intensity in adults?
Numeric Rating Scale
ExplanationCommon tool for evaluating pain intensity in adults
#9
What is the primary purpose of the Braden Scale?
Determining skin integrity
ExplanationPrimary purpose is determining skin integrity
#10
Which of the following is NOT a method used for pain assessment in non-verbal patients?
Verbal Descriptor Scale (VDS)
ExplanationNot a method used for pain assessment in non-verbal patients
#11
Which of the following is a component of the Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale (RASS)?
Facial expression
ExplanationComponent of the RASS
#12
Which of the following is a method for assessing pain in infants and preverbal children?
FLACC Scale
ExplanationMethod for assessing pain in infants/preverbal children
#13
What is the purpose of the Modified Rankin Scale in clinical assessment?
Measure disability or dependence after a stroke
ExplanationMeasuring disability or dependence post-stroke
#14
Which assessment tool is commonly used to evaluate consciousness in traumatic brain injury?
Full Outline of Unresponsiveness (FOUR) Score
ExplanationCommon tool for evaluating consciousness in TBI
#15
What does the acronym PQRST stand for in pain assessment?
Provocative factors, Quality, Region, Severity, Timing
ExplanationAcronym for assessing pain: Provocative factors, Quality, Region, Severity, Timing
#16
Which of the following is a tool used for assessing delirium in critically ill patients?
Confusion Assessment Method (CAM-ICU)
ExplanationTool for assessing delirium in critically ill patients
#17
What is the primary function of the Riker Sedation-Agitation Scale?
To assess sedation level in mechanically ventilated patients
ExplanationPrimary function is assessing sedation level in ventilated patients
#18
Which assessment tool is commonly used to evaluate the level of consciousness in pediatric patients?
Pediatric Glasgow Coma Scale
ExplanationCommon tool for evaluating consciousness in pediatric patients
#19
What does the acronym SOFA stand for in clinical assessment?
Sequential Organ Failure Assessment
ExplanationAcronym for Sequential Organ Failure Assessment