#1
Which vital sign provides information about the efficiency of the heart's pumping function?
Heart rate
ExplanationHeart rate indicates the speed at which the heart beats per minute.
#2
What is the purpose of obtaining a patient's chief complaint during a medical assessment?
To identify the main reason for the patient's visit
ExplanationThe chief complaint helps prioritize assessment and address the patient's primary concern.
#3
What is the primary purpose of the CAGE questionnaire in a medical assessment?
To screen for alcohol use disorder
ExplanationThe CAGE questionnaire helps identify potential alcohol abuse or dependence.
#4
What is the primary purpose of the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) in neurological assessment?
Evaluating consciousness and neurological function
ExplanationThe GCS assesses a patient's level of consciousness and neurological status.
#5
In a pediatric assessment, what does the term 'fontanelle' refer to?
A soft spot on a baby's head where the bones haven't fused
ExplanationFontanelles are soft spots on a baby's head allowing for skull flexibility during birth and brain growth.
#6
What is the purpose of the SOAP format in medical documentation?
To structure clinical notes
ExplanationSOAP format organizes medical notes into subjective, objective, assessment, and plan sections.
#7
Which of the following is an example of a closed-ended question during a patient history interview?
Do you have any allergies?
ExplanationClosed-ended questions require specific answers and limit response options.
#8
In a physical examination, what does 'palpation' involve?
Feeling the body's surfaces with the hands
ExplanationPalpation involves using hands to feel for abnormalities in the body's tissues and organs.
#9
What is the purpose of the PQRST mnemonic in assessing chest pain?
To assess the quality and characteristics of chest pain
ExplanationThe PQRST mnemonic helps evaluate the onset, location, duration, and nature of chest pain.
#10
During a musculoskeletal assessment, what does 'range of motion' refer to?
The patient's ability to move joints
ExplanationRange of motion assesses the extent to which joints can move in various directions.
#11
What does the acronym SAMPLE stand for in the context of medical assessment?
Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, Events leading to the injury or illness
ExplanationSAMPLE provides a structured approach to gathering patient history information.
#12
During a neurological assessment, what does the Glasgow Coma Scale primarily evaluate?
Consciousness level
ExplanationThe Glasgow Coma Scale assesses a patient's level of consciousness and neurological function.
#13
What is the primary function of a nebulizer in respiratory therapy?
Administering inhaled medications
ExplanationNebulizers deliver medication in mist form for inhalation, often used in respiratory treatments.
#14
Which of the following is an example of subjective data in a patient's history?
Patient's description of pain
ExplanationSubjective data relies on the patient's description or perception, such as pain or symptoms.
#15
In a mental health assessment, what does the term 'affect' refer to?
The patient's mood expression
ExplanationAffect describes the emotional expression and mood displayed by the patient.