Patient Assessment and Clinical Observation Quiz

Test your knowledge on clinical assessment with questions about vital signs, assessment tools, and patient evaluation techniques.

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Which vital sign measures the number of breaths per minute?

Heart rate

Respiratory rate

Blood pressure

Temperature

When assessing a patient's pupils, an unequal size may indicate which condition?

Hypertension

Hypoxia

Stroke

Head injury

What does the acronym AVPU stand for in patient assessment?

Alert, Verbal, Pain, Unresponsive

Airway, Vital signs, Pain, Unconsciousness

Assessment, Ventilation, Pulse, Urine output

Arrhythmia, Volume status, Pain, Unconsciousness

In patient assessment, what does the 'C' stand for in the acronym 'ABCDE'?

Circulation

Consciousness

Chest

Cervical spine

Which of the following is an example of a subjective assessment in patient evaluation?

Measuring blood pressure

Assessing pupil response

Asking about pain intensity

Checking capillary refill time

What is the primary purpose of the ABC approach in patient assessment?

To assess airway, breathing, and circulation

To analyze blood chemistry

To evaluate neurological function

To determine the extent of injury

What does the Glasgow Coma Scale assess?

Heart function

Consciousness

Blood oxygen levels

Digestive system

Which of the following is a primary assessment tool used to evaluate a patient's airway, breathing, and circulation?

ECG (Electrocardiogram)

CBC (Complete Blood Count)

CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)

FAST (Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma)

What is the main purpose of the ABCDE approach in patient assessment?

To assess cognitive function

To evaluate sensory perception

To prioritize interventions based on severity

To measure blood glucose levels

#10

Which assessment technique involves tapping on body parts to evaluate underlying structures?

Percussion

Palpation

Auscultation

Inspection

#11

In the context of patient assessment, what does the term 'triage' refer to?

Sorting patients based on their level of need

Transporting patients to a medical facility

Treating patients with severe injuries first

Testing patients for contagious diseases

#12

When assessing a patient's skin, what does 'cyanosis' indicate?

Low blood pressure

Low oxygen levels

High blood sugar

High body temperature

#13

What does the acronym SAMPLE stand for in patient assessment?

Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, Events leading up to the injury/illness

Swelling, Appetite, Medications, Past surgeries, Last intake, Exercise habits

Sensation, Appetite, Medications, Past history, Last meal, Emergency events

Syndromes, Allergies, Mental state, Previous illnesses, Last meal, Events leading to current condition

#14

What is the purpose of assessing capillary refill time?

To evaluate kidney function

To assess liver function

To check peripheral perfusion

To monitor heart rate

#15

What does the acronym OPQRST stand for in pain assessment?

Onset, Palliative factors, Quality, Radiation, Severity, Time

Observation, Patient history, Quality, Risk factors, Symptoms, Treatment

Orientation, Pain level, Quality, Respiratory status, Sensory perception, Temperature

Objectivity, Progression, Quantity, Resilience, Severity, Time

#16

Which assessment finding indicates a possible tension pneumothorax?

Bradycardia

Diminished breath sounds on the affected side

Equal chest expansion

Normal level of consciousness

#17

Which tool is commonly used to assess the level of consciousness in a patient?

Visual acuity chart

Stethoscope

Glasgow Coma Scale

Tourniquet

#18

What is the purpose of assessing the pulse oximetry in a patient?

To measure blood pressure

To evaluate respiratory rate

To assess oxygen saturation

To monitor heart rhythm