Assessing Overall Health

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic considered in the general survey?

  • Body structure
  • Mental state (correct)
  • Mobility
  • Physical appearance

During an emergency situation, what is the purpose of the primary survey?

  • To assess a person's overall impression
  • To conduct a health history
  • To identify priorities based on vital signs (correct)
  • To assess physical appearance

When should a general survey be conducted?

  • At any time when encountering a person (correct)
  • Only in emergency situations
  • Before conducting a health history
  • After measuring vital signs

What is assessed during the primary survey?

<p>Airway, breathing, and circulation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is speed and accuracy important during the primary survey?

<p>To ensure patient safety (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of pain originates from the central or peripheral nervous system or both?

<p>Pathological pain (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are nociceptors located in the body?

<p>Skin, joints, and connective tissue (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are nociceptors designed to detect?

<p>Painful sensations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to understand how nociceptive and neuropathic pain develop?

<p>To provide improved pain relief (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can nociceptors be stimulated?

<p>By trauma or injury (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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