Patient Assessment and Health Considerations Quiz

Test your knowledge with questions on vital signs, assessment methods, and medical acronyms in trauma medicine. How well do you know patient care?

#1

Which vital sign measures the number of breaths per minute?

Blood pressure
Pulse rate
Respiratory rate
Temperature
#2

What is the normal range for blood pressure in adults?

120/80 mmHg
140/90 mmHg
100/60 mmHg
160/100 mmHg
#3

What is the acronym for assessing the pain level in patients?

SNAP
FACE
PQRST
OPQRST
#4

Which of the following is a common method to assess a patient's level of consciousness?

AVPU scale
RICE protocol
SAMPLE history
OPQRST assessment
#5

What does the 'D' stand for in the AVPU scale?

Dizzy
Droopy
Disoriented
Dilated
#6

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

Chest pain
Shortness of breath
Numbness or tingling in the legs
Nausea or vomiting
#7

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Glasgow Coma Scale?

Eye opening
Motor response
Speech clarity
Verbal response
#8

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

To assess neurological status
To assess circulatory status
To assess respiratory status
To assess overall patient condition systematically
#9

Which of the following is NOT a component of the SAMPLE history?

Symptoms
Allergies
Medications
Examination
#10

What is the purpose of the AVPU scale in patient assessment?

To assess motor function
To assess level of consciousness
To assess vital signs
To assess oxygen saturation
#11

Which of the following is a primary assessment priority in a trauma patient?

Assessing skin color
Administering pain medication
Ensuring a patent airway
Measuring blood pressure
#12

What is the purpose of the OPQRST mnemonic in patient assessment?

To assess vital signs
To assess level of consciousness
To assess pain characteristics
To assess respiratory status
#13

In the SOAP note format, what does 'P' stand for?

Plan
Prognosis
Problem
Patient
#14

What does the acronym SAMPLE stand for in patient assessment?

Signs, Assessment, Medications, Previous history, Last oral intake, Events
Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, Events
Symptoms, Assessment, Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, Examination
Signs, Allergies, Medications, Previous history, Last oral intake, Examination
#15

What is the primary goal of the secondary assessment in patient assessment?

To identify life-threatening injuries or conditions
To assess vital signs
To obtain a comprehensive medical history
To reassess the patient's condition
#16

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale?

Facial droop
Arm drift
Leg weakness
Eye deviation

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