Test on ABCDE Approach in Clinical Patient Assessment

Question 1: During the breathing assessment, the symmetry of chest movements is evaluated solely by visual inspection.

A. Yes

B. No

Explanation: The symmetry of chest movements is evaluated through both inspection and palpation, not solely by visual inspection. The study materials state 'Inspection + palpation' for this assessment.

Question 2: According to the study materials, which of the following methods are indicated for measuring a patient's respiratory rate, and what is the normal physiological range in an adult?

A. Palpation or Auscultation, with a normal range of 10-20 breaths per minute.

B. Inspection or Palpation or Auscultation, with a normal range of 12-20 breaths per minute.

C. Only Auscultation, with a normal range of 12-20 breaths per minute.

D. Inspection, with a normal range that varies significantly based on patient activity.

Explanation: The study materials state that the respiratory rate can be measured by Inspection, Palpation, or Auscultation, and should be compared to the standard normal range of 12–20 breaths per minute.

Question 3: Is the normal range for adult blood pressure considered to be between 90/50 mmHg and 120/80 mmHg?

A. Yes

B. No

Explanation: The study materials state the normal range for blood pressure is 101/61–139/89 mmHg. A blood pressure of 90/50 mmHg is below this range, and 120/80 mmHg is optimal but not the upper limit of the normal range.

Question 4: Checking for external bleeding requires thoroughly examining the patient's body.

A. Yes

B. No

Explanation: The study materials state that checking for external bleeding involves thoroughly examining the body.

Question 5: According to the provided study materials, which of the following actions are part of assessing a patient's skin color and condition?

A. Palpating the forehead, neck, chest, and palms.

B. Evaluating if the skin appears pale, pink, cold, or warm.

C. Checking for capillary refill time.

D. Asking aloud, 'Does he/she seem pale? Is it cold or warm?'

Explanation: The study materials state that assessing skin color involves 'Inspection + Palpation' and specifically mentions to 'Observe and palpate the forehead, neck, chest, and palms' (Option 0) to 'Evaluate the colour and condition of the skin – for example, pale, pink, cold, or warm' (Option 1). It also instructs to 'Ask aloud, for example: “Does he/she seem pale? Is it cold or warm?”' (Option 3). Checking for capillary refill time (Option 2) is a separate assessment listed under 'Capillary return'.