PSFA Unit 3 Quiz Posted bynorcalemsjmDecember 28, 2022Posted inUncategorized PSFA Unit 3 Quiz 1 / 10 The AVPU scale measures mental status in four categories by assessing whether a patient is alert, verbal, painful, and: unreliable uncooperative unresponsive 2 / 10 An altered mental state can be brought on by any of the following EXCEPT: head injury shock baseline status 3 / 10 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. True False 4 / 10 Which of the following is characteristic of normal breathing? 10-30 breaths per minute Irregular rhythm 40-80 shallow breaths per minute 5 / 10 You and your partner are dispatched to a crime scene where there is a stabbing victim. Your first priority is to: perform a rapid secondary assessment. perform a scene size-up. obtain vital signs. 6 / 10 The term ________ refers to actions taken to correct or stabilize a patient’s illness or injury. secondary assessment interventions mechanism of injury 7 / 10 A ________ includes a visual overview of the entire scene to identify any obvious or potential hazards prior to entering. secondary assessment scene size-up confirming diagnosis 8 / 10 Which of the following would be considered a symptom? Blood pressure Pupil reaction Headache 9 / 10 What is the difference between a sign and a symptom? A sign is observed and a symptom is felt or experienced. A symptom is observed and a sign is felt or experienced. Signs and symptoms are the same thing. 10 / 10 All the information you gather about the patient’s current and previous medical conditions is referred to as the patient’s: chief complaint. state of health. medical history NameCertification/License NumberEmail Your score is 0% Restart quiz Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:Like Loading...