EMR | Chapter 9 - Patient Assessment Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

EMR | Chapter 9 - Patient Assessment Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified Why is it important to ask about allergies during patient history? A) To know food preferences B) To decide what medication to give C) To avoid administering medications or treatments that could cause a reaction D) To fill out paperwork What is the best way to assess a patient’s pain level? A) Ignore it if patient doesn’t mention it B) Use only facial expressions C) Ask the patient to rate their pain on a scale of 0 to 10 D) Assume pain based on injury type Which vital sign is usually checked first? A) Blood pressure B) Temperature 2 C) Respiratory rate D) Pulse oximetry When taking blood pressure manually, what is the first sound you hear called? A) Diastolic pressure B) Systolic pressure C) Pulse pressure D) Heart rate What should you do if you find a patient’s skin is cyanotic? A) Wait for improvement B) Provide oxygen and assess airway and breathing immediately C) Give fluids D) Elevate the legs What is the correct method to measure a patient’s pulse? A) Use your thumb on the patient’s wrist B) Use your index and middle finger on the radial artery 3 C) Count for 10 seconds and multiply by 10 D) Use any finger and count irregularly How often should vital signs be reassessed in a stable patient? A) Every 5 minutes B) Every 30 minutes C) Every 15 minutes D) Every 60 minutes What does a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score assess? A) Heart function B) Level of consciousness and neurological status C) Lung capacity D) Blood sugar levels How should you position a patient for an abdominal exam during assessment? A) Standing upright B) Sitting 4 C) Lying flat on their back with knees bent D) On their stomach What is the significance of unequal chest rise during breathing assessment? A) Normal variation B) Patient is tired C) Possible lung injury or obstruction on one side D) Indicates normal breathing How do you check for dehydration during patient assessment? A) Check blood pressure only B) Ask if patient feels thirsty C) Assess skin turgor and mucous membranes D) Measure pulse rate only What is the first step in patient assessment? A) Perform a physical exam B) Take vital signs