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Fundamental Concepts in Health Assessment Quiz

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#1

Which of the following is not a vital sign?

Body mass index
Explanation

Not a physiological measurement of vital functions.

#2

What does the acronym SOAP stand for in health assessment?

Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
Explanation

Sequential steps in patient evaluation.

#3

Which of the following is a component of the Glasgow Coma Scale?

Motor response
Explanation

Assesses voluntary movement in response to stimuli.

#4

What is the term used to describe a temporary loss of consciousness and muscle strength, characterized by a sudden onset and short duration?

Syncope
Explanation

Brief, abrupt loss of consciousness.

#5

Which of the following techniques is used to assess tactile fremitus?

Vocal resonance
Explanation

Assessment of vocal vibrations transmitted through the chest.

#6

What is the term for the exaggerated curvature of the thoracic spine commonly seen in older adults?

Kyphosis
Explanation

Abnormal forward curvature of the spine.

#7

What does the acronym PERRLA stand for in a neurological assessment?

Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light and Accommodation
Explanation

Criteria for normal pupil examination.

#8

Which of the following assessments involves evaluating the ability of a patient to understand and follow instructions?

Cognition assessment
Explanation

Assessment of mental processes like comprehension.

#9

Which of the following is a common technique used to assess skin turgor?

Pinch test
Explanation

Assessment of skin elasticity.

#10

What is the term used to describe a sudden, severe headache often described as the 'worst headache of one's life'?

Thunderclap headache
Explanation

Characterized by sudden, intense pain.

#11

Which of the following is a common method for assessing peripheral vascular status?

Allen's test
Explanation

Assesses arterial blood supply to the hands.

#12

Which of the following is a scale commonly used to assess pain intensity in patients?

Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
Explanation

Subjective measure of pain intensity.

#13

In a musculoskeletal assessment, which test evaluates the range of motion of a joint?

Goniometry
Explanation

Measurement of joint flexibility.

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