Emergency Medical Assessment Basics
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What is the purpose of the AVPU scale?

  • To classify levels of responsiveness (correct)
  • To determine capillary refill time
  • To measure blood pressure
  • To assess breathing effort

    • Where can the brachial pulse be felt?

  • On the medial side of the upper arm (correct)
  • Between the elbow and shoulder blade
  • On the top of the foot
  • In the neck

    • What does the term 'guarded' mean in the context of patient assessment?

  • Protection of an area of pain by the patient (correct)
  • First informal impression of the patient’s overall condition
  • Return of blood into the capillaries
  • Examination conducted on stable patients

    • What does the acronym BP-DOC stand for?

    <p>Memory aid for a physical exam of a trauma patient (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a focused secondary assessment?

    <p>Focusing on a specific injury or medical complaint (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is crepitus in the context of patient assessment?

    <p>Grating noise or sensation felt when broken bone ends rub together (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of OPQRST in patient assessment?

    <p>Onset, Provocation, Quality, Region, Severity, Time (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a scene size-up in patient assessment?

    <p>To identify any obvious or potential hazards in the scene (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does jugular vein distention indicate?

    <p>Abnormal bulging of the veins indicating cardiac compromise (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of rapid secondary assessment in patient assessment?

    <p>To perform a quick head-to-toe assessment of critical patients (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does tracheal deviation indicate?

    <p>Shifting of the trachea caused by pressure inside the chest (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of trending in patient assessment?

    <p>To monitor patient's signs and symptoms over time (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is paradoxical movement an indication of?

    <p>Chest wall trauma (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can radial pulse be felt?

    <p>On the anterior aspect of the wrist on the same side as the thumb (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is manual stabilization?

    <p>Using hands to physically hold a body part and keep it from moving (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by mechanism of injury?

    <p>Force or forces that may have caused injury (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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