Question

1. a finding that is relayed from the patient but that cannot be observed or measured is a(n):

a. sign.
b. suspicion of cause.
c. symptom.
d. objective discovery.

1. the \p\ in sample history stands for:

a. past medical history.
b. pharmaceuticals used.
c. present illnesses.
d. primary complaint.

1. a patients pale, bluish skin would be considered:

a. an indicator of adequate perfusion.
b. a sign.
c. normal.
d. a symptom.

1. which of the following senses is usually not used when assessing vital signs?

a. sight
b. hearing
c. touch
d. smell

1. ________ is the adequate supply of well - oxygenated blood to all parts of the body.

a. circulation
b. refilling
c. perfusion
d. trending

Explanation:

• Question 6: Symptoms are subjective experiences reported by the patient (e.g., pain, nausea), while signs are objective (e.g., fever, rash). A finding relayed by the patient (subjective) is a symptom.
• Question 7: In SAMPLE history (Signs/Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, Events leading to injury/illness), "P" stands for past medical history.
• Question 8: A patient's pale, bluish skin (cyanosis) is an objective finding (a sign), not a subjective symptom. It indicates poor perfusion.
• Question 9: When assessing vital signs (e.g., heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate), smell is not typically used. Sight (observing color, chest rise), hearing (using stethoscope for heart/lung sounds), and touch (taking pulse) are used.
• Question 10: Perfusion is the adequate supply of well - oxygenated blood to all parts of the body. Circulation is a broader term; refilling and trending are not the correct terms for this definition.

Answer:

1. c. symptom
2. a. past medical history
3. b. a sign
4. d. Smell
5. c. Perfusion