Final review 1

Maya has been admitted to the hospital following a minor accident. What is the purpose of a complete head-to-toe physical examination upon her admission?

• To measure Maya's vital signs

• To assess Maya's pain level

• To identify any potential health issues Maya might have

• To determine Maya's nutritional status

Abigail, William, and Mason are training to be nurses. They are learning about different measurements that must be consistently taken. Which of the following measurements should they ensure to measure using a consistent approach?

• Blood pressure

• Pulse oximetry

• Respiratory effort

• Daily weights

Ethan, a nurse, is taking care of a patient throughout his shift. What is the purpose of Ethan's ongoing assessments?

• To identify any changes in the patient's condition

• To monitor the patient's pain level

• To ensure the patient's comfort

• To provide specialized examinations

What does the General Appearance assessment focus on?

• The patient's facial expression

• The patient's level of consciousness

• All of the above

• The patient's body position

Liam, a new nurse, is conducting his first patient assessment on Rohan. What is Liam's primary goal during this initial assessment?

• To establish a baseline for future comparisons

• To determine Rohan's favorite food

• To identify Rohan's family history

• To measure Rohan's height

During a school health checkup, Nurse Grace is examining student Nora's skin. Why is this examination important?

• To check if Nora is dehydrated

• To determine Nora's age

• To identify any potential skin disorders Nora might have

• Both A and C

Scarlett is a nurse who is monitoring her patient, Benjamin. Why is it significant for Scarlett to monitor Benjamin's respiratory rate?

• To assess Benjamin's fitness level

• To determine the effectiveness of Benjamin's breathing

• To identify any potential respiratory diseases Benjamin might have

• Both B and C

A patient does not respond to your questions, but flinches and cries out when you pinch her trapezius muscle. This patient is said to be:

• Alert and Oriented x 4

• Unresponsive

• Responsive to painful stimuli

• Responsive to verbal stimuli

Which of these is the most accurate way to palpate a pulse?

• Avoid compressing the artery against a bone or solid structure

• Use your thumb to increase the surface area of your palpation

• Apply firm pressure with your ring and little fingers

• Place the tips of your index and middle finger over the pulse point

You respond to an unresponsive male patient. Your primary assessment reveals that he is apneic and pulseless. What should you do?

• Ask the family about a medical history

• Perform CPR and transport immediately

• Notify dispatch and request an ALS response

• Start CPR and attach the AED as soon as possible