PSFA Unit 3 Quiz

The AVPU scale measures mental status in four categories by assessing whether a patient is alert, verbal, painful, and:

An altered mental state can be brought on by any of the following EXCEPT:

Your patient has a persistent cough and breathes with her lips pursed. She says she is always tired and short of breath, and admits to being a smoker. You notice that her upper torso is barrel shaped. You recognize the signs and symptoms of COPD.

Which of the following is characteristic of normal breathing?

You and your partner are dispatched to a crime scene where there is a stabbing victim. Your first priority is to:

The term ________ refers to actions taken to correct or stabilize a patient’s illness or injury.

A ________ includes a visual overview of the entire scene to identify any obvious or potential hazards prior to entering.

Which of the following would be considered a symptom?

What is the difference between a sign and a symptom?

All the information you gather about the patient’s current and previous medical conditions is referred to as the patient’s: