EMR Chapter 12: Obtaining a Medical History and Vital Signs

EMR Chapter 12: Obtaining a Medical History and Vital Signs

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9th - 12th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

You are caring for an adult patient who appears unconscious. When you tap his shoulder and call out his name, he opens his eyes and attempts to respond. This patient would be classified as ___________ on the AVPU scale.

alert

verbal

painful

unresponsive

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a SAMPLE history, the E represents:

EKG results

evaluation of the neck and spine

events leading to the illness or injury

evidence of airway obstruction

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When assessing circulation for a responsive adult patient, you should assess the:

carotid pulse

radial pulses on both

radial pulse on either side

brachial pulse

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Finding a radial pulse in an infant is difficult, so a ________ pulse is more commonly taken.

femoral

bracial

carotid

pedal

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Cyanosis is a sign of:

liver disease.

distress.

high fever.

severe hypoxia

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A capillary refill test is considered to be most accurate when used with which age group?

Under 6 years old

Adolescents

Elderly, over 60 years old

Middle age, between 30 and 50 years

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The process of comparing multiple sets of vital signs from the same patient over time is called:

measuring.

trending.

estimating.

guessing.

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