Quiz 9A

In which of the following situations is a pertinent negative identified? Select one: a. A 59-year-old man complains of crushing chest pain but denies shortness of breath. b. A 56-year-old woman states that her chest hurts when she takes a deep breath. c. A 53-year-old man with dizziness also tells you that he has vomited three times. d. A 50-year-old woman states that nothing makes her chest pain better or worse.

a. A 59-year-old man complains of crushing chest pain but denies shortness of breath.

Pain that moves from its point of origin to another body location is said to be: Select one: a. radiating. b. referred. c. palliating. d. provoking.

a. radiating.

As time progresses following a significant injury: Select one: a. the body's ability to compensate for shock decreases. b. the patient's blood pressure elevates significantly. c. the patient's injuries will most likely be irreparable. d. most patients will die secondary to internal bleeding.

a. the body's ability to compensate for shock decreases.

A 71-year-old female slipped on a rug and fell. She is conscious and alert and complains of severe pelvic pain. Her respirations are 22 breaths/min with adequate depth and her heart rate is 120 beats/min. Which of the following is NOT indicated for this patient? Select one: a. Application of a cervical collar b. Gentle palpation of the pelvis c. Treating her for possible shock d. Rapid head-to-toe exam

b. Gentle palpation of the pelvis

You should gently palpate a patient's pelvis only if: Select one: a. the possibility of a pelvic fracture has been ruled out. b. the patient does not complain of pelvic pain. c. you note gross deformity to the pelvic area. d. the MOI suggests significant trauma to the pelvis.

b. the patient does not complain of pelvic pain.

Which of the following questions would you ask a patient to ascertain the "M" in the SAMPLE history? Select one: a. "Have you ever had any major surgeries?" b. "When was the last time you ate a meal?" c. "How much Tylenol do you take each day?" d. "How long have you had your chest pain?"

c. "How much Tylenol do you take each day?"

Which of the following assessments would be the MOST useful in determining the possible cause of a patient's altered mental status? Select one: a. Capillary refill time b. Blood pressure c. Blood glucose level d. Respiratory rate

c. Blood glucose level

Which of the following situations or conditions warrants immediate transport? Select one: a. Mild pain in the lower abdomen b. Responsiveness and ability to follow commands c. Severe chest pain and cool, pale skin d. Decreased ability to move an extremity

c. Severe chest pain and cool, pale skin

As you assess the head of a patient with a suspected spinal injury, your partner should: Select one: a. assess the rest of the body for bleeding. b. look in the ears for gross bleeding. c. maintain stabilization of the head. d. prepare the immobilization equipment.

c. maintain stabilization of the head.

When performing a rapid exam on a supine patient, what part of the body is typically assessed last? Select one: a. Anterior chest b. Abdomen c. Extremities d. Posterior

d. Posterior