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What does the abbreviation- OPQRST stand for? 

O- Onset 

P- Provocation

Q- Quality 

R- Region/Radiates/Reassurance/Relief 

S- Serverity 

T- Time 

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What are the standard normal ranges for an adult's core body temperature?

The normal adult core body temperature range is 97.8°F to 99.1°F (36.5°C to 37.3°C). 

100

What is Tachycardia?

Fast Heart Rate 

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What is an Otoscope?

It’s used to exam the ear canal with a light 

100

What’s the first thing you before examining a patient?

Wash your hands 

200

What does the P stand for in SOAP?

Plan 

200

How do you define tachycardia and bradycardia in an adult, and what is the normal resting pulse range?

60 to 100 beats per minute (bpm)

200

Explain the difference between syncope and vertigo.

Syncope is the temporary loss of consciousness caused by a fall in blood pressure (fainting). 

Vertigo is a subjective sensation of spinning or dizziness, typically caused by an inner ear issue

200

What is a BVM?

Bag Valve Mask 

200

TRUE or FALSE

You’re allowed to expose your patients information 

FALSE 

300

What is the primary purpose of assessing the Chief Complaint (CC), and how should it ideally be documented?

identify the main reason the patient is seeking medical care. It should ideally be documented briefly and in the patient’s own words

300

What are the normal adult respiratory rates?

12 to 20 breaths per minute

300

What does OD/OU/OS stand for?

OD- Right Eye

OU- Both Eyes

OS- Left Eye 

300

What does AED stand for?

automated external defibrillator (AED)

300

What position is Supine?

Flat on your back

400

What is the difference between a sign and a symptom during a chief complaint assessment?

sign- is an objective, observable, and measurable finding by the clinician

symptom- is a subjective experience reported by the patient that cannot be independently measured

400

What numbers define Normal Blood Pressure?

120/80
400

Translate the following directional terms used in physical assessments: Proximal, Distal, Anterior, and Posterior.

  • Proximal:Closer to the center of the body or the point of attachment.
  • Distal: Farther away from the center of the body or the point of attachment.
  • Anterior (Ventral): Toward the front side of the body.
  • Posterior (Dorsal): Toward the back side of the body.
400

Where does a pulse oximeter measure oxygen saturation from on a patient?

The Finger Tip

400

What does HIPPA do?

Give and protects peoples rights to privacy

500

What does each letter stand for in the history-taking mnemonic SAMPLE?

  • S:Signs and Symptoms
  • A: Allergies (medications, food, environmental)
  • M: Medications (prescription, over-the-counter, herbal)
  • P: Past Pertinent Medical History
  • L: Last Oral Intake (food or liquids)
  • E: Events Leading Up to the Injury or Illness
500

What is considered a normal oxygen saturation (SPO2) level on room air?

95%-100%
500

What is Palpation?

Patient assessment with your hands and touch
500

What is the primary function of a sphygmomanometer?

Taking a patients Blood Pressure

500

What do you do with blood soaked material?

Toss into a biohazard bin