Chapter 19- Secondary Assessment And
Reassessment Exam With Complete
Solutions Latest Update 2024
What is an assessment that consists of physical examination
techniques, measurement of vital signs, an assessment of body
systems, and the skillful use of examination equipment> - correct
answers secondary assessment
What are 4 examination techniques? - correct answers -inspection
-palpation
-percussion
-auscultation
The appropriate assessment of the patient depends on what 4 things? -
correct answers -the stability of the patient
-the complaint and history
-the patients ability to communicate
-the potential for unrecognized illness
,What is the order of assessments in a stable patient? unstable patient?
- correct answers 1. scene size up
2. primary assessment
3. secondary assessment
4. reassessment
1. scene size up
2. primary survey
3. rapid transport
4. focused secondary assessment
What is an assessment of a patient that includes examination
techniques, measurement of vital signs, an assessment of height and
weight, and the skillful use of examination equipment? - correct
answers physical examination
(these can be combined with history taking in a stable patient)
What are some things a paramedic looks for in their inspection of a
patient? - correct answers -mental status
-possible injury or underlying illness
,-hygiene
-clothing
-eye gaze
-body language and position
-skin color
-odor
around the home...
-cleanliness
-prescription meds
-illegal drugs
-weapons
-signs of alcohol use
When using the palpation technique on a patient, what are some things
you are looking for? - correct answers -texture
-masses
-fluid
-crepitus
, What is crepitus? - correct answers grating sound created by the
rubbing of bone fragments
Why and how is percussion performed on a patient? - correct answers
used to evaluate the presence of air or fluid in the body tissues
striking one finger against another to produce vibrations and sound
waves of underlying tissue
When using percussion on a patient, the denser the body area, the
____________________ the pitch. - correct answers lower
What sounds will you be listening for during auscultation? - correct
answers sounds made by the movement of various fluids or gases in the
patients organs or tissues (noting characteristics of intensity, pitch,
duration and quality)
In the prehospital setting, what is auscultation most commonly used
for? - correct answers -blood pressure
-breath sounds
-heart sounds
-bowel sounds
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