Chapter 11 And 12 Terminology Flashcards
Steps taken when approaching the scene of an emergency call
Scene size up
The area around the wreckage of a vehicle collision, or the incident within which special safety precaution should be taken
Danger zone
A force or forces that may have caused an injury
Mechanism of injury
Injury caused by an object that passes through the skin or other body tissues
Penetrating trauma
Injury caused by a blow that does not penetrate the skin or other body tissues
Blunt force trauma
A keen awareness that there may be injuries based on the mechanism of injury
Index of suspicion
What is medically wrong with a patient
Nature of the illness
The first element in a patient assessment steps taken for the purpose of covering and dealing with any lifeguarding problems
Primary assessment
6 primary assessments
- Forming a general impression
- Assessing mental status
- Assessing airway
- Assessing breathing
- Assessing circulation
- Determining the priority of the patient for treatment and transport to the hospital
Actions taken to correct or manage a patient’s problems
Interventions
Impression of the patients condition that is formed on first approaching the patient, based on patient’s environment, chief complaint and appearance
General impression
A procedure for limiting movement of the head, neck, and spine when spinal injury is possible or likely
Spinal motion restriction
Using one hand to prevent movement of the patient’s head and neck until a cervical collar can be applied
Manual stabilization
Level of responsiveness
Mental status
A memory aid for classifying a patients level of responsiveness
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