Ch. 13 Medical Overview

Question 1

Scene Size Up

Answer 1

1. Scene Safety
2. # of Patients
3. MOI / NOI
4. Additional Resources

Question 2

Primary Assessment

Answer 2

1. General Impression
2. ABC
3. Transport Decision

Question 3

History Taking

Answer 3

1. Investigate Chief Complaint
2. SAMPLE History
3. OPQRST

Question 4

Secondary Assessment

Answer 4

1. Physical Examination
2. Vital Signs
3. Monitoring Devices

Question 5

Reassessment

Answer 5

1. Interventions

2. Communication & Documentation

Question 6

HIV Symptoms

Answer 6

Acute Febrile Illness, Malaise, Fatigue, sore throat, swollen spleen and lymph gland, headache, weight loss and possible rash.

Question 7

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

Answer 7

The end stage disease process caused by human immunodeficiency virus. A person with this is extremely vulnerable to numerous infections.

Question 8

Hepatitis

Answer 8

Inflammation of the liver. Caused by a viral infection that causes fever, loss of appetite, jaundice, fatigue and altered liver function