ch 12 primary assessment Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 things you should evaulate for during your primary assessment?
A
1- ABCs
2- Mental status
3- Patient priority
2
Q
What position might you find a patient in if they are having trouble breathing?
A
Tripod position.
3
Q
What position might you find a patient in if they are experiencing chest pain?
A
Fist over chest (Levine’s sign).
4
Q
What does AVPU stand for?
A
A- Alert
V- Verbal response
P- Painful response
U- Unresponsive
5
Q
What is AVPU used to determine?
A
To determine a patients level of consciousness.
6
Q
What should skin feel be on a patient with good circulation?
A
Warm, pink, and dry.
7
Q
What would skin feel be on a patient in shock?
A
Pale, cool, and moist.
