Medical Assessment Quiz

What does the AVPU scale assess?

• Pain tolerance

• Level of responsiveness

• Blood pressure

• Heart rate

What does the P in the PEERL scale stand for?

• Pressure

• Pulse

• Pupils

• Pain

Which of the following is NOT part of the D-O-T-S assessment?

• Deformities

• Open wounds

• Temperature

• Swelling

What does the S in D-O-T-S stand for?

• Swelling

• Signs

• Skin color

• Sensation

What is the primary purpose of a primary check?

• To assess medical history

• To identify and address life-threatening issues

• To comfort the patient

• To gather a SAMPLE history

During a secondary check, what should you assess?

• Airway

• Breathing

• Heart rate

• All of the above

What is the difference between symptoms and signs?

• Symptoms are visible, signs are felt by the patient

• Symptoms are things the patient describes, signs are observable

• Symptoms are always mild, signs are severe

• There is no difference

Which of the following is a symptom?

• Swelling

• Pain

• Bleeding

• Rash

What does SAMPLE stand for in medical assessments?

• Symptoms, Assessment, Medications, Past history, Last event, Examination

• Signs, Allergy, Medications, Past history, Last oral intake, Events

• Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past history, Location, Exposure

• None of the above

What information does the L in SAMPLE refer to?

• Last oral intake

• Level of consciousness

• Location of injury

• Likelihood of complications