SHS Patient Assessment & Clinical Evaluation 3

Question 1

When using the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), which three components are assessed?

Accepted Answer

Eye opening, verbal response, motor response

Answer

The GCS evaluates Eye opening (E), Verbal response (V), and Motor response (M), with a maximum score of 15 and minimum of 3.

Question 2

A GCS score of 8 or below in a trauma patient typically indicates the need for which intervention?

Accepted Answer

Definitive airway management (intubation)

Answer

A GCS ≤8 is internationally recognized as the threshold indicating inability to protect the airway and the need for endotracheal intubation.

Question 3

During a focused physical exam of an industrial worker exposed to chemical fumes, you notice mucous membrane irritation and stridor. These findings MOST suggest injury to which area?

Accepted Answer

Upper airway

Answer

Mucous membrane irritation and stridor (high-pitched inspiratory noise) indicate upper airway injury from inhaled irritants.

Question 4

In occupational health assessment, a 'functional capacity evaluation' (FCE) is PRIMARILY used to:

Accepted Answer

Determine a worker's ability to perform specific job demands

Answer

An FCE objectively measures a worker's physical capabilities to determine whether they can safely perform the physical demands of their job.

Question 5

Which auscultation finding is MOST characteristic of a tension pneumothorax during patient assessment?

Accepted Answer

Absent breath sounds on the affected side with tracheal deviation

Answer

Tension pneumothorax classically presents with absent breath sounds on the affected side, tracheal deviation away from the affected side, and hemodynamic compromise.

(SHS) Safety and Health Specialist Certificate Practice Test

(SHS) Safety and Health Specialist Certificate Practice Test

SHS Patient Assessment & Clinical Evaluation 3