Urgent Care Urgent Care Triage and Assessment 2

Question 1

What does OPQRST stand for in urgent care pain assessment?

Accepted Answer

Onset, Palliation, Quality, Radiation, Severity, Time

Answer

OPQRST systematically characterizes pain by Onset, Palliation/Provocation, Quality, Radiation, Severity, and Time course.

Question 2

In urgent care triage, which pediatric patient should be seen first?

Accepted Answer

A 3-year-old with a barking cough and mild stridor at rest

Answer

Stridor at rest in a 3-year-old indicates partial upper airway obstruction (croup or epiglottitis) and requires immediate evaluation.

Question 3

A patient with diabetes mellitus presents with a blood glucose of 48 mg/dL, diaphoresis, and confusion. What is the first intervention?

Accepted Answer

Administer oral glucose gel or juice if the patient can swallow safely

Answer

Conscious hypoglycemic patients who can protect their airway should receive oral glucose (15–20g) as first-line treatment per the 15-15 rule.

Question 4

Which finding on a respiratory assessment indicates the need for immediate oxygen supplementation in urgent care?

Accepted Answer

SpO2 below 94% on room air

Answer

SpO2 below 94% indicates hypoxia and requires supplemental oxygen to prevent tissue hypoxia.

Question 5

What is the most important reason to document the time of last oral intake during urgent care triage?

Accepted Answer

To assess aspiration risk if procedural sedation or transfer may be needed

Answer

Last oral intake is critical for determining aspiration risk before any procedural sedation or potential surgical transfer.

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