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02 Advanced Patient Assessment Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 02 Advanced Patient Assessment, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions

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1 point

You arrive and see signs of active violence near the patient. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

A
Approach immediately because patient care takes priority over scene hazards
B
Stage or withdraw until the scene can be approached safely
C
Enter alone to determine whether additional resources are needed
D
Begin the history from a distance and approach while asking questions

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1 point

An unstable patient has an immediate life threat and cannot provide a reliable history. What should guide your next steps?

A
Complete SAMPLE before beginning any treatment
B
Perform a detailed head-to-toe examination before intervening
C
Treat the immediate life threat and coordinate prompt transport as indicated
D
Wait for a complete set of vital signs before addressing the threat

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1 point

A stable patient clearly describes pain localized to one body region. Which examination approach is most appropriate?

A
Perform a focused examination of the relevant region and remain alert for unexpected findings
B
Perform only a rapid head-to-toe examination regardless of the complaint
C
Skip examination because the complaint is localized
D
Examine only the region the patient identifies and treat other findings as normal

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1 point

After an intervention during transport, which actions support effective reassessment? Select all that apply.

A
Check whether the intervention worked and whether the patient improved or deteriorated
B
Assume the intervention worked if it was performed correctly
C
Repeat vital signs and focused findings relevant to the problem
D
Consider whether the working impression or plan needs to change

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1 point

Which documentation practices help another clinician understand the patient’s care and course? Select all that apply.

A
Record vital signs with times and significant trends
B
Document interventions, their times, and the patient’s response
C
Use the word “normal” in place of examination findings
D
Distinguish reported information from observed findings

True or false

1 point

True or false: Asking about pertinent negatives can support assessment, but a checklist should not replace clinical reasoning.

A
True
B
False

True or false

1 point

True or false: If an area was not examined, it may be documented as normal when no problem was reported there.

A
True
B
False

Written response

1 point

In OPQRST, which letter corresponds to asking what worsens or relieves a symptom?

Written response

1 point

Using the common operational convention described in the material, about how many minutes apart should an unstable patient be reassessed? Enter the value in minutes; no tolerance is allowed, and local requirements govern.

Fill in the blank

1 point

In the SAMPLE history mnemonic, E refers to .

Fill in the blank

1 point

Looking at a patient or body region to identify visible findings is called .

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1 point

A patient cannot answer questions reliably, so a caregiver supplies part of the history. How should you handle that information?

A
Treat information from another person as a direct observation
B
Identify who provided each important detail and distinguish reports from observations
C
Avoid using caregiver or witness information under all circumstances
D
Record only the patient’s words, even when the patient cannot provide an account

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1 point

During scene size-up, which action helps determine whether additional help is needed?

A
Begin assessment without checking how many patients are present.
B
Determine the number of patients and whether additional units or specialized resources are needed.
C
Wait to consider resources until after completing the patient history.
D
Assume the responding crew can manage the scene regardless of patient count.

True or false

1 point

True or false: In the patient care record, distinguish information reported by the patient from findings you observed.

A
True
B
False

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1 point

A patient has an unclear complaint and altered mental status. Which examination approach is most appropriate?

A
Limit the examination to the area the patient identifies, even if the complaint is unclear.
B
Broaden the examination because the patient may not be able to localize or reliably report injury.
C
Defer examination until the patient can provide a clear, localized complaint.
D
Perform only a routine vital-sign check and assume there are no other findings.

Written response

1 point

Which single OPQRST letter corresponds to asking a patient how a symptom feels?

Choose one

1 point

While taking a SAMPLE history, a patient reports a recent medication change. Which follow-up best matches the framework?

A
Ask only about medications the patient is taking at this moment.
B
Ask about medications, including recent changes or missed doses.
C
Ask about medication allergies only if the patient reports a reaction.
D
Ask about medications only after completing the physical examination.

Choose one

1 point

During the primary assessment, you identify catastrophic bleeding. What should you do?

A
Control the life-threatening bleeding promptly while continuing the primary assessment.
B
Complete a detailed history first so the cause of the bleeding is clear.
C
Wait for blood pressure to fall before treating the bleeding.
D
Defer bleeding control until the secondary examination is complete.

Written response

1 point

What is the common operational reassessment interval for a stable patient? Give the approximate interval in minutes; local requirements govern.

Open ended

1 point

A patient can answer questions but has difficulty hearing and appears distressed. Describe two ways to adapt your history-taking to help obtain the patient’s account.