1. Which of the following is considered a vital sign? a) Bodyweight b) Blood type c) Lung capacity d) Heart rate 2. A person you support has an unusual rash on their leg. They say they are fine and they are acting normally, but you have never seen this type of rash before. Their medical plan does not mention a rash. What is the BEST next step? a) Document the symptoms b) Monitor the rash c) Report the rash d) Call 911

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1. Which of the following is considered a vital sign?

a) Bodyweight
b) Blood type
c) Lung capacity
d) Heart rate

2. A person you support has an unusual rash on their leg. They say they are fine and they are acting normally, but you have never seen this type of rash before. Their medical plan does not mention a rash. What is the BEST next step?

a) Document the symptoms
b) Monitor the rash
c) Report the rash
d) Call 911

3. What is the term for a tool that uses numbers or pictures to help a person communicate about their pain?

a) Poenagraph
b) Vital signs
c) Change monitor
d) Pain scale

4. What condition is MOST likely to cause bloating and decreased appetite?

a) Dehydration
b) Constipation
c) Aspiration
d) Concussion

5. A person you support complains of chest pain. What is the BEST response?

a) Document their symptoms
b) Monitor for changes
c) Call the nurse
d) Call 911

 

6. In which of the following areas is a person MOST likely to develop a pressure sore?

a) Ankle
b) Stomach
c) Neck
d) Finger

7. What term describes how a person normally acts, looks, or feels?

a) Symptom
b) Baseline
c) History
d) Condition

8. What is the term for liquids or solids entering the lungs instead of the stomach?

a) Aspiration
b) Dysphagia
c) Dehydration
d) Choking

 

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