Chapter 12 Primary Assessment
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- Q1What is the primary assessment focused on?Routine checks of vital signsLife threats that interfere with airway, breathing, and circulationNon-life-threatening conditionsPatient history and medical records30s
- Q2During the primary assessment, what does 'AVPU' stand for regarding mental status?Alert, Vocal, Pain, UnresponsiveAlert, Verbal response, Painful response, UnresponsiveAwake, Verbal, Perceptive, UnconsciousAware, Visual, Pain, Unconscious30s
- Q3In which situation would you prioritize stopping bleeding over airway management?When a patient has a mild headacheWhen a patient is alert and talkingWhen a patient is only in pain from a sprained ankleWhen a patient is exsanguinating from a severe wound30s
- Q4What is a common sign indicating a patient might be in shock?Warm and dry skinBright red skinNormal skin colorPale and sweaty skin30s
- Q5What order should be followed when assessing a responsive patient?C-B-A: Circulation, Breathing, AirwayB-A-C: Breathing, Airway, CirculationA-B-Cs: Airway, Breathing, CirculationC-A-B: Circulation, Airway, Breathing30s
- Q6What should you do first if you find a patient unresponsive and not breathing?Check the patient's historyCall for help and waitLook for a pulseCheck chest rise30s
- Q7What does a positive pressure ventilation indicate in a patient?Stable mental statusGood breathing patternsInadequate breathing that requires assistanceNormal heart rate30s
- Q8How should you assess circulation during the primary assessment?By checking pulse, skin condition, and any bleedingBy performing a physical exam onlyBy looking at their medical recordsBy asking the patient questions about their condition30s
- Q9What is a chief complaint in the context of patient assessment?The medical history of the patientThe physical examination resultsThe diagnosis made by the EMTThe primary reason EMS was called, in the patient's own words30s
- Q10Why is it important to form a general impression of the patient?To predict patient behaviorTo determine the seriousness of the condition for priority settingTo diagnose the illness immediatelyTo collect personal information30s
- Q11Which of the following is NOT considered part of the primary assessment?Taking pulseAssessing airwayEvaluating breathingAdministering medications30s
- Q12What is the significance of forming a general impression of a patient?It helps determine the seriousness of the patient’s conditionIt dictates the need for advanced imagingIt allows for a thorough medical historyIt focuses solely on patient's age and sex30s
- Q13Which condition would classify a patient as unstable?Stable vital signsRespiratory failure with altered mental statusMinor cuts and bruisesMild headache and nausea30s
- Q14What should you do if a patient is unresponsive during the primary assessment?Check for medical historyBegin CPR if no pulse is detectedPosition the patient comfortablyWait for the patient to wake up30s
- Q15In which situation would you perform CPR first?When the patient appears lifeless and has no pulse.When the patient is responsive but in painWhen the patient has a headacheWhen the patient is breathing normally30s