WK 7 Quiz: Size up and Patient Assessment

Question 1

At what point is the scene size-up complete?

Answer 1

at the end of the call

Question 2

At which of the following points should you begin your scene size-up?

Answer 2

As you approach the scene in the ambulance

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT part of the general impression?
-Patient’s facial expression
-Patient’s age and race
-Position in which the patient is found
-Patient’s past medical history

Answer 3

Patient’s past medical history

Question 4

In EMS, what does mental status refer to?

Answer 4

Patient’s level of awareness of his surroundings

Question 5

What is the purpose of the primary assessment?

Answer 5

To detect and treat immediately life-threatening problems

Question 6

A patient whose mental status can be described as “verbal” is able to:

Answer 6

respond to speaking or shouting by opening the eyes

Question 7

The mnemonic AVPU is used to evaluate what?

Answer 7

patient’s level of responsiveness

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT performed during the “Airway” phase of the primary assessment?
-Head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver
-Obtaining the respiratory rate
-Suctioning
-Insertion of an oropharyngeal airway

Answer 8

obtaining the respiratory rate

Question 9

What is used to assess an adult’s circulation?

Answer 9

-distal pulse rate,
-skin color,
temperature, and condition,
-evaluation for bleeding