#1
Which of the following is NOT a component of the ABCDE assessment?
Digestion
ExplanationABC stands for Airway, Breathing, Circulation, and Disability; Digestion is not included.
#2
Which of the following is NOT a potential complication of a central venous catheter?
Hemothorax
ExplanationHemothorax is not typically a complication of central venous catheter insertion.
#3
Which of the following is NOT a priority action during the initial assessment of a trauma patient?
Checking blood pressure
ExplanationIn trauma, airway, breathing, and circulation (ABC) take priority over checking blood pressure.
#4
Which assessment technique is used to assess for tactile fremitus?
Palpation
ExplanationTactile fremitus is assessed through palpation, not auscultation.
#5
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for pressure ulcer development?
Skin hydration
ExplanationSkin hydration is not a risk factor for pressure ulcer development; moisture is.
#6
Which of the following assessment findings is characteristic of a tension pneumothorax?
Decreased or absent breath sounds on affected side
ExplanationDecreased or absent breath sounds on the affected side is characteristic of a tension pneumothorax.
#7
Which lab value is most indicative of acute kidney injury?
Creatinine
ExplanationCreatinine levels are a key indicator of acute kidney injury.
#8
Which of the following symptoms is NOT typically associated with compartment syndrome?
Warmth and redness
ExplanationWarmth and redness are typically associated with inflammation, not compartment syndrome.
#9
Which of the following diagnostic tests is most commonly used to diagnose deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Venous duplex ultrasound
ExplanationVenous duplex ultrasound is the most common diagnostic test for DVT.