Medical Assessment and Care Essentials Quiz

Test your knowledge on medical assessment tools, vital signs, and emergency care protocols in this quiz. Learn about ABCDE approach, SAMPLE acronym, and more.

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

Blood pressure

Heart rate

Respiratory rate

Temperature

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What does the acronym 'ABC' stand for in medical assessment?

Airway, Breathing, Circulation

Alertness, Blood pressure, Cholesterol

Asthma, Blood sugar, Cardiac arrest

Antibiotic, Bandage, Cast

2 answered

Which of the following is NOT considered a vital sign?

Heart rate

Body mass index

Respiratory rate

Blood pressure

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In medical terminology, what does 'CPR' stand for?

Circulation, Pressure, Resuscitation

Cardiovascular, Pulmonary, Respiratory

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Coronary Pulmonary Recovery

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Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of a heart attack?

Shortness of breath

Chest pain or discomfort

Increased urination

Nausea or vomiting

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Which of the following is NOT a primary assessment tool in medical care?

Observation

Physical examination

Laboratory tests

Interviewing the patient

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In the context of emergency care, what does 'SAMPLE' represent?

A mnemonic for obtaining patient history

A type of medical imaging technique

A protocol for administering medication

A device used for measuring blood pressure

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What is the purpose of the acronym 'SAMPLE' in medical assessment?

To assess vital signs

To obtain patient history

To administer medication

To perform physical examination

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Which of the following is NOT a component of the 'ABC' approach in medical assessment?

Airway

Blood pressure

Breathing

Circulation

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What does 'AVPU' stand for in medical assessment?

Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability

Alert, Verbal, Pain, Unresponsive

Acute, Viral, Pulmonary, Urinary

Arterial, Venous, Pulmonary, Umbilical

2 answered

#11

What is the purpose of the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) in medical assessment?

To measure temperature

To assess level of consciousness

To evaluate lung function

To diagnose infections

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#12

What is the primary purpose of the 'OPQRST' mnemonic in pain assessment?

To assess for allergies

To evaluate for surgical intervention

To determine the severity of pain

To gather detailed information about the pain

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Medical Assessment and Care Essentials Quiz

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

What does the acronym 'ABC' stand for in medical assessment?

Which of the following is NOT considered a vital sign?

In medical terminology, what does 'CPR' stand for?

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of a heart attack?

Which of the following is NOT a primary assessment tool in medical care?

In the context of emergency care, what does 'SAMPLE' represent?

What is the purpose of the acronym 'SAMPLE' in medical assessment?

Which of the following is NOT a component of the 'ABC' approach in medical assessment?

What does 'AVPU' stand for in medical assessment?

What is the purpose of the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) in medical assessment?

What is the primary purpose of the 'OPQRST' mnemonic in pain assessment?

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