Secondary Assessment in Medical Evaluations Quiz

Learn ABCDE, vital signs, disability assessment & more in secondary medical evaluations. Test your knowledge now!

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In secondary assessment, what does the acronym ABCDE stand for?

Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure

Assessment, Breathing, Chest compression, Drug administration, Evaluation

Alertness, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exercise

Airflow, Breathing rate, Cardiac output, Drug effects, Examination

Which vital sign is typically assessed first in a secondary assessment?

Blood pressure

Heart rate

Respiratory rate

Temperature

What is the purpose of the Disability component in the secondary assessment?

To assess consciousness and neurological function

To evaluate musculoskeletal injuries

To check for drug allergies

To measure oxygen saturation

During the secondary assessment, what does the term 'AMPLE' represent?

Airway, Medications, Past medical history, Lifestyle, Events

Assessment, Medications, Pulse rate, Lacerations, Evacuation plan

Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, Events

Airway, Medications, Pulse rate, Last oral intake, Examination findings

What is the primary purpose of a secondary assessment in medical evaluations?

To assess vital signs

To establish a diagnosis

To gather information for medical history

To perform immediate interventions

Which of the following is NOT typically part of the Exposure component in a secondary assessment?

Checking for signs of trauma

Examining the back of the patient

Assessing for hypothermia

Inspecting for rashes or skin conditions

What is the significance of assessing capillary refill time (CRT) during a secondary assessment?

To determine the level of consciousness

To assess the integrity of the airway

To evaluate peripheral circulation and perfusion

To measure oxygen saturation

In the secondary assessment of trauma patients, what does the term 'DEFG' stand for?

Drug administration, Exercise, Fluid balance, Gas exchange

Disability, Exposure, Fluid status, Gastrointestinal assessment

Dressing, Elevation, Fracture assessment, Gangrene

Disability, Evisceration, Fluid status, Gait analysis

What does the term 'SAMPLE' represent in the context of secondary assessment?

Signs and symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, Events

Swelling, Aches, Medications, Past illnesses, Last meal, Events

Signs, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Lifestyle, Events

Swelling, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, Exercise

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During a secondary assessment, what does the 'PERRLA' acronym assess?

Pain, Eye movement, Respiratory rate, Reflexes, Lacerations, Alertness

Pupils, Equal, Round, Reactive to Light, Accommodation

Peripheral pulses, Eye movement, Respiratory rate, Reflexes, Lacerations, Alertness

Pupils, Ears, Range of motion, Respiratory rate, Lacerations, Alertness

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In the context of secondary assessment, what does the acronym 'DCAP-BTLS' stand for?

Dressings, Circulation, Airway, Pain, Breathing, Temperature, Lacerations, Swelling

Deformities, Contusions, Abrasions, Punctures, Burns, Tenderness, Lacerations, Swelling

Dizziness, Chest pain, Airway obstruction, Pallor, Breathing difficulties, Temperature changes, Lacerations, Swelling

Drowsiness, Circulation issues, Airway blockage, Pallor, Breathing rate, Temperature changes, Lacerations, Swelling

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What is the purpose of the 'Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma' (FAST) during a secondary assessment?

To assess neurological function

To evaluate musculoskeletal injuries

To detect free fluid in the abdominal and thoracic cavities

To measure blood pressure