Assessment Template Flashcards
1
Q
Approach and Scene Size Up
A
PEMCA
1. PPE
2. Environment
3. Mechanism of injury/illness
4. Count of patients
5. Additional resources
2
Q
General Impression
A
- Level of distress
- Patient Position
3
Q
Mental Status
A
AVPU
4
Q
Airway
A
- Manual c-spine
- Asses for patent airway
- Appropriate treatments
5
Q
Breathing
A
- Look listen and feel
- Asses adequacy of respirations
- Appropriate treatments
6
Q
Circulation
A
- Pulse (Rate, rhythm and volume)
- Gross bleed check
- Skin check (Color, temp, conditions)
- Appropriate treatments
7
Q
Head
A
- DCAP-BLS-TIC
- Eyes
- Fluid from ears
- Patent airway
8
Q
Neck
A
- DCAP-BLS-TIC
- C-spine
- JVD
- Trachea (deviation)
- Accessory muscle use
9
Q
Chest
A
- DCAP-BLS-TIC
- Chest auscultation
- Bilateral chest rise/fall
- Paradoxical movement
10
Q
Abdomen
A
- DCAP-BLS-TIC
- Discoloration, distension, masses.
- Palpate the four quadrants
11
Q
Pelvis
A
- DCAP-BLS-TIC
- Bowel/Bladder incontinence
12
Q
Extremities
A
- DCAP-BLS-TIC
- Pedal circulation
- Pedal edema
13
Q
Load and go
A
- Make appropriate decision
14
Q
Spinal Motion Restriction
A
- C-collar (sizing and application)
- Continues spinal motion restriction
15
Q
History (Sample)
A
- Signs and symptoms
- Allergies
- Medications
- Past medical history
- Last oral intake
- Events prior
