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EXAM 4 Practice quiz pt 1
Q
A 29-year-old male with a head injury opens his eyes when you speak to him, is confused as to the time and date, and is able to move all of his extremities on command. His Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score is:
Select one:
A. 10.
B. 13.
C. 14.
D. 12.
A
B. 13.
2
Q
A 40-year-old male presents with pain to the right upper quadrant of his abdomen. He is conscious and alert with stable vital signs. During your assessment, you note that his skin and sclera are jaundiced. You should suspect:
Select one:
A. liver dysfunction.
B. gallbladder disease.
C. renal insufficiency.
D. acute pancreatitis.
A
A. liver dysfunction.
3
Q
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. Rapid head-to-toe exam
B. Gentle palpation of the pelvis
C. Treating her for possible shock
D. Application of a cervical collar
A
B. Gentle palpation of the pelvis
4
Q
A crackling sound produced by air bubbles under the skin is called:
Select one:
A. rhonchi.
B. Korotkoff sounds.
C. crepitus
D. subcutaneous emphysema.
A
D. subcutaneous emphysema.
5
Q
A patient is sitting in a chair, leaning forward on his outstretched arms. His head and chin are thrust forward. This position indicates that he: Select one: A. has a decreased level of consciousness.
Q
A properly sized blood pressure cuff should cover: Select one: A. two thirds the length from the armpit to the crease at the elbow. B. the entire upper arm between the armpit and the crease at the elbow. C. one half the length between the armpit and the crease at the elbow. D. one third the length from the armpit to the crease at the elbow.
A
A. two thirds the length from the armpit to the crease at the elbow.
9
Q
After performing a head tilt–chin lift maneuver to open the airway of an unresponsive patient who has a pulse, you should: Select one: A. suction as needed and insert an airway adjunct. B. place him or her in the recovery position. C. provide positive-pressure ventilatory assistance. D. assess respiratory rate, depth, and regularity.
A
A. suction as needed and insert an airway adjunct.
10
Q
An adult patient who is NOT experiencing difficulty breathing will: Select one: A. be able to speak in complete sentences without unusual pauses. B. have a respiratory rate that is between 20 and 24 breaths/min. C. exhibit an indentation above the clavicles and in between the ribs. D. assume a position that will facilitate effective and easy breathing.
A
A. be able to speak in complete sentences without unusual pauses.
