Assessment Flashcards
What is the first step in any patient assessment?
Scene Size Up
What are the steps in the scene size up?
of patients
Scene safety/Standard precautions + BSI
Additional info about MOI/NOI
Any suspected C-spine
Additional units
What are the steps in the primary assessment
General Impression
LOC - AVPU
CC
ABCDE
GCS
Transport priority
What are the steps in taking a history?
Signs & symptoms, OPQRST + AMPLER
Steps for a trauma assessment?
DCAP-BTLS, Asses top-down, then extremities, vital signs
Steps for a medical assessment?
Pulmonary, Circulation, Neurological, Musculoskeletal, Skin, Psychosocial, GI/GU, Reproductive and full set of vitals
What does AVPU stand for?
alert, verbal stimuli, painful stimuli, unresponsive
How to determine if someone is alert and oriented x4?
Ask questions:
What is your name? (person)
Where are you? (place)
What day is it? (time)
Who is the president? (event)
How to determine GCS?
EYE OPENING RESPONSE:
4 Spontaneous
3 To Speech
2 To Pain
1 No Response
VERBAL RESPONSE:
5 A&O x3
4 Confused
3 Inappropriate words
2 Incomprehensible sounds
1 No response
MOTOR RESPONCE:
6 Obeys commands
5 Moves to localized pain
4 Withdraws from pain
3 Abnormal flexion
2 Abnormal extension
1 No response
What does DCAP-BTLS stand for?
Deformities
Contusions
Abrasions
Punctures
Burns
Tenderness
Lacerations
Swelling
What does OPQRST stand for?
Onset
Provocation
Quality
Radiation
Severity
Time
What does AMPLER stand for?
Allergies
Medications
Past pertinent history
Last oral intake
Events leading to illness
Risk factors
