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14 modules, 229 items. Each module opens on its clinical artifact. Select answers to reveal verdict and misconception detection.

M01 Patient Assessment

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New AdmissionHR bpm88NIBP mmHg128/76MAP 93RR /min18SpO2 %97Temp °C37.0Neuroalert
1. You arrive to assess a new admission. Which assessment approach is the correct first-pass priority?
Dizziness — pale, diaphoreticHR bpm110NIBP mmHg92/58MAP 69RR /min22SpO2 %95Temp °C36.8Neuroalert
2. A patient reports dizziness. You observe pale skin, diaphoresis, and a thready pulse. Which data type is the pulse finding?
Focused vs Head-to-ToeHR bpm82NIBP mmHg124/78MAP 93RR /min16SpO2 %98Temp °C37.1Neuroalert
3. When should a focused assessment be chosen over a head-to-toe assessment?
Post IV AntibioticHR bpm76NIBP mmHg118/72MAP 87RR /min16SpO2 %98Temp °C37.0Neuroalert
4. You administer an IV antibiotic. When is the first reassessment due?
Post-op LOC AssessmentHR bpm72NIBP mmHg116/70MAP 85RR /min14SpO2 %97Temp °C36.9Neuroalert
5. A postoperative patient is resting quietly with eyes closed. You need to assess their level of consciousness. What is the correct approach?
Post-op 6 hrs — absent bowel soundsHR bpm80NIBP mmHg120/74MAP 89RR /min16SpO2 %98Temp °C37.0Neuroalert
6. During a head-to-toe assessment, you auscultate absent bowel sounds in the right lower quadrant. The patient had abdominal surgery 6 hours ago. What is the correct interpretation?
Skin Turgor 4s TentingHR bpm96NIBP mmHg108/68MAP 81RR /min18SpO2 %96Temp °C37.2Neuroalert
7. A patient's skin turgor test shows tenting for 4 seconds when you pinch the forearm skin. This finding suggests:
Fall — left hip painHR bpm98NIBP mmHg132/84MAP 100RR /min20SpO2 %97Temp °C37.0Neuroalert
8. You are assessing a patient who fell at home. They report left hip pain. Which assessment finding would most strongly suggest a hip fracture?
72 y/o — oriented x2HR bpm78NIBP mmHg134/80MAP 98RR /min16SpO2 %96Temp °C37.1NeuroNEW CONFUSION
9. A 72-year-old patient is oriented to person and place but not to time or situation. How should you document their orientation?
Trauma — airway patentHR bpm112NIBP mmHg96/62MAP 73RR /min24SpO2 %93Temp °C36.6Neuroalert
10. During your initial assessment of a trauma patient, you note the airway is patent. What do you assess next?
CHF — 2+ pitting edemaHR bpm84NIBP mmHg142/88MAP 106RR /min20SpO2 %95Temp °C37.0Neuroalert
11. A patient with a history of heart failure has bilateral lower extremity edema. You press your thumb into the shin for 5 seconds and note a 4mm depression that rebounds in 15 seconds. This is:
Head Injury — GCS AssessmentHR bpm70NIBP mmHg148/92MAP 111RR /min14SpO2 %97Temp °C37.0NeuroNEW CONFUSION
12. You need to perform a neurological assessment. Which tool is most appropriate for assessing level of consciousness in a patient with a head injury?
Diabetic — bilateral foot numbnessHR bpm80NIBP mmHg138/82MAP 101RR /min16SpO2 %97Temp °C37.0Neuroalert
13. A patient with diabetes reports numbness in both feet. During your assessment, which technique best evaluates peripheral sensation?
Post-antihypertensive: 178/96 → 152/88HR bpm76NIBP mmHg152/88MAP 109RR /min16SpO2 %97Temp °C37.0Neuroalert
14. You are reassessing a patient 2 hours after administering an antihypertensive medication. Their BP was 178/96 before the medication and is now 152/88. What is your priority action?
CKD — AV Fistula AssessmentHR bpm78NIBP mmHg130/80MAP 97RR /min16SpO2 %96Temp °C37.0Neuroalert
15. A patient with chronic kidney disease has a palpable thrill and audible bruit over their left forearm AV fistula. This indicates:
Capillary Refill 4 secHR bpm92NIBP mmHg104/66MAP 79RR /min20SpO2 %95Temp °C36.8Neuroalert
16. You are assessing a patient's capillary refill. You compress the nail bed and release. A refill time of 4 seconds indicates: