#1
Which vital sign reflects the number of breaths a person takes per minute?
Respiratory rate
ExplanationRespiratory rate indicates breathing frequency.
#2
Which of the following is a component of the general survey during a health assessment?
Body mass index (BMI)
ExplanationBMI is part of the general health assessment.
#3
Which tool is commonly used to assess the nutritional status of a patient?
Body Mass Index (BMI)
ExplanationBMI is a common nutritional assessment tool.
#4
Which assessment technique involves tapping on body surfaces to produce sound?
Percussion
ExplanationPercussion assesses sound transmission in body tissues.
#5
What is the term for the force of blood against the walls of the arteries?
Blood pressure
ExplanationBlood pressure measures arterial pressure.
#6
Which of the following is a common method for assessing a patient's pain level?
Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
ExplanationVAS is a common pain assessment tool.
#7
Which technique is commonly used to assess joint stability in a physical examination?
Range of motion
ExplanationAssessing joint stability often involves checking range of motion.
#8
What does the acronym SOAP stand for in the context of healthcare documentation?
Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
ExplanationSOAP is a format for clinical documentation.
#9
Which of the following is a key component of a neurological assessment?
Assessment of cranial nerves
ExplanationCranial nerve assessment is essential in neurological evaluations.
#10
Which of the following is a common method for assessing a patient's level of consciousness?
Glasgow Coma Scale
ExplanationGlasgow Coma Scale assesses consciousness level.
#11
In the context of health assessment, what does PERRLA stand for?
Pupils equal, round, reactive to light, and accommodation
ExplanationPERRLA describes normal pupil response.
#12
What is the primary purpose of the Braden Scale in healthcare?
Evaluating risk for pressure ulcers
ExplanationBraden Scale assesses pressure ulcer risk.
#13
In respiratory assessment, what does the term 'crepitus' refer to?
Crackling or grating sensation
ExplanationCrepitus refers to crackling sensations.
#14
What is the primary purpose of the Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale?
Measuring pain intensity
ExplanationWong-Baker scale measures pain intensity.
#15
What is the primary purpose of the Romberg test in a neurological assessment?
Testing balance and spatial orientation
ExplanationRomberg test evaluates balance and orientation.
#16
In a cardiac assessment, which sound is associated with the closure of the mitral and tricuspid valves?
S1
ExplanationS1 sound denotes closure of mitral and tricuspid valves.