1. Which of the following is the first phase of a paramedic's assessment?
A) Present the case
B) Update the HPI
C) Physical exam
D) Assign
Correct answer: D) Assign
2. What is the second step in Phase 1 of a paramedic's assessment?
A) Update the HPI
B) Physical exam
C) Verify and vitals
D) Chief complaint
Correct answer: C) Verify and vitals
3. What is the third step in Phase 1 of a paramedic's assessment?
A) Chief complaint
B) HIP (history of present illness)
C) ROS (review of systems)
D) Past medical history
Correct answer: D) Past medical history
, 4. What is the term used to describe a patient's current symptoms or condition?
A) Rapid strep
B) Rapid flu
C) Chief complaint
D) ROS
Correct answer: C) Chief complaint
5. What is a common urine test used to diagnose a urinary tract infection?
A) Rapid strep
B) Rapid flu
C) Urine test
D) Visual acuity
Correct answer: C) Urine test
6. In what order should a paramedic record a patient's past medical history?
A) Current medication, medical conditions, allergies, surgical history, family history, social history
B) Family history, medical conditions, allergies, surgical history, current medication, social history
C) Medical conditions, allergies, surgical history, current medication, family history, social history
D) Social history, family history, allergies, surgical history, medical conditions, current medication
Correct answer: A) Current medication, medical conditions, allergies, surgical history, family history,
social history
7. What information should be included in a patient's HPI (history of present illness)?