Question 1

Which of the following secondary surveys would you conduct on a patient with a significant MOI?

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Question 2

In the DCAP-BTLS memory aid, the "P" stands for

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The "P" in DCAP-BTLS stands for Penetrations or Punctures, which is used to assess trauma patients for specific types of injuries.

Question 3

You are conducting a secondary survey on a patient when you find a life threat. You should

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When a life threat is found during a secondary survey, it is crucial to stop and address the issue immediately. After treating the life threat, repeating the primary survey ensures that no other immediate life threats are present.

Question 4

While conducting a secondary survey of a patient's head and face, you notice a musty smell. You should suspect

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Question 5

Blood in the anterior chamber of the eye is known as

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Hyphema refers to the presence of blood in the anterior chamber of the eye, which is the space between the cornea and the iris.

Question 6

The shifting of the windpipe from a midline position is known as

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Tracheal deviation is the term used to describe the shifting of the windpipe from its normal, midline position. This can occur due to various conditions that cause pressure on one side of the chest or neck, leading to the displacement of the trachea.

Question 7

Your male patient has a large knife impaled in his chest. You should

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Leaving the knife in place and stabilizing it with bulky dressing is the correct action because removing the impaled object could cause more damage and increase bleeding. Stabilizing the object prevents further injury and allows for professional medical personnel to assess and safely remove it in a controlled environment.

Question 8

You arrive on the scene of a motor vehicle collision. The female driver reports severe pain in her pelvic area. You should

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Question 9

You are conducting a secondary survey on a patient when you notice abrasions and lacerations on the patient's arm and suspect a broken wrist. You should

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During a secondary survey, you should continue your assessment and address injuries as they are found, rather than interrupting the survey or immediately transporting the patient. The secondary survey is meant to be a thorough examination after life-threatening conditions have been addressed in the primary survey.

Question 10

Which of the following would you do first when conducting a reassessment?

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Reassessing and documenting vital signs is a critical first step in conducting a reassessment to monitor changes in the patient's condition and determine the effectiveness of interventions.

Question 11

You should reassess vital signs in an unstable patient at least once every

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In an unstable patient, vital signs should be reassessed at least once every 5 minutes to monitor for any changes in the patient's condition and to guide further treatment decisions.

Question 12

Your patient reports shortness of breath, nausea, abdominal pain, and dizziness. These are examples of

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These are examples of patient symptoms, which are subjective experiences reported by the patient and cannot be directly observed by a healthcare provider.

Question 13

You are conducting a physical exam on a responsive female toddler. You should

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Question 14

You are assessing the mental status of your patient. His eyes remain closed, but he responds to pain. He makes incomprehensible sounds and he withdraws from pain. How would you relay this information to the hospital when you arrive?

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"The patient's Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score is determined by assessing three categories: eye opening, verbal response, and motor response. In this scenario, the patient does not open eyes spontaneously or to verbal command but does to pain (score of 2), makes incomprehensible sounds (score of 2), and withdraws from pain (score of 4), totaling a GCS score of 8. Option C accurately and specifically describes the patient's condition using the GCS scoring system."

Question 15

Which of the following errors can produce a low reading that is false when taking a patient's blood pressure?

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A cuff that is too wide can result in a falsely low blood pressure reading because it may not apply enough pressure to occlude the artery properly.

Question 16

At which age is an assessment of the mental status of a child the same as that of an adult?

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Quiz 17: Patient Assessment