FREE AMLS Patient Assessment Question and Answers

Question 1

What is the first step in a patient assessment?

Accepted Answer

Performing a scene size-up

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Obtaining a medical history

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Performing a physical exam

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Administering treatment

Question 2

Which of the following is part of the primary survey in patient assessment?

Accepted Answer

Checking airway, breathing, and circulation (ABC)

Answer

Blood pressure measurement

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Detailed medical history

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X-ray examination

Question 3

What does the acronym "SAMPLE" stand for in patient history taking?

Accepted Answer

Signs, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, Events

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Symptoms, Age, Medical history, Physical exam, Last treatment, Examination

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Safety, Age, Medications, Plan, Examination

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Signs, Assessment, Medications, Pulse, Last intake, Examination

Question 4

Which of the following is a vital sign that is typically measured during a patient assessment?

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure

Answer

Skin color

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Pupil size

Answer

Weight

Question 5

What does OPQRST stand for when assessing a patient’s pain?

Accepted Answer

Onset, Provocation, Quality, Radiation, Severity, Time

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Onset, Pulse, Quality, Reflex, Sensation, Temperature

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Observation, Provocation, Quantification, Radiation, Sensitivity, Time

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Observation, Physical exam, Quantification, Severity, Treatment