#1
Which vital sign provides information about the efficiency of the heart's pumping function?
Blood pressure
Respiratory rate
Heart rate
Temperature
#2
What is the purpose of obtaining a patient's chief complaint during a medical assessment?
To determine the patient's favorite physician
To identify the main reason for the patient's visit
To establish a long-term treatment plan
To schedule future appointments
#3
What is the primary purpose of the CAGE questionnaire in a medical assessment?
To assess cognitive function
To screen for alcohol use disorder
To evaluate pain intensity
To measure physical fitness
#4
What is the primary purpose of the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) in neurological assessment?
Assessing motor skills
Evaluating consciousness and neurological function
Measuring pupillary response
Assessing cognitive abilities
#5
In a pediatric assessment, what does the term 'fontanelle' refer to?
A type of pediatric medication
A soft spot on a baby's head where the bones haven't fused
A specific pediatric medical condition
A unit of measurement for baby weight
#6
What is the purpose of the SOAP format in medical documentation?
To clean medical instruments
To organize patient records
To format medical research papers
To structure clinical notes
#7
Which of the following is an example of a closed-ended question during a patient history interview?
Tell me about your medical history.
Do you have any allergies?
How do you feel today?
What brought you to the clinic?
#8
In a physical examination, what does 'palpation' involve?
Listening to body sounds with a stethoscope
Observing the patient's overall appearance
Feeling the body's surfaces with the hands
Measuring blood pressure
#9
What is the purpose of the PQRST mnemonic in assessing chest pain?
To remember the steps of cardiopulmonary resuscitation
To evaluate the patient's mental status
To assess the quality and characteristics of chest pain
To identify potential drug allergies
#10
During a musculoskeletal assessment, what does 'range of motion' refer to?
The patient's ability to hear
The patient's ability to move joints
The patient's vision clarity
The patient's respiratory capacity
#11
What does the acronym SAMPLE stand for in the context of medical assessment?
Structured Assessment of Medical Problems and Learning Experiences
Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, Events leading to the injury or illness
Systematic Analysis of Medical Procedures and Learning Expectations
Standardized Assessment of Medical Patient Learning and Experience
#12
During a neurological assessment, what does the Glasgow Coma Scale primarily evaluate?
Cardiovascular function
Consciousness level
Respiratory rate
Muscle strength
#13
What is the primary function of a nebulizer in respiratory therapy?
Measuring lung capacity
Administering inhaled medications
Monitoring oxygen saturation
Assessing respiratory rate
#14
Which of the following is an example of subjective data in a patient's history?
Blood pressure reading
Heart rate measurement
Patient's description of pain
X-ray results
#15
In a mental health assessment, what does the term 'affect' refer to?
The patient's financial situation
The patient's mood expression
The patient's dietary habits
The patient's sleeping patterns