Chapter 8 Flashcards
1
Q
D.O.T.S.
A
Deformities
Open injuries
Tenderness
Swelling
2
Q
When to reassess?
A
Unstable patients = every 5 min
Stable patients = every 15 min
3
Q
Blood Pressure units
A
Diastolic/Systolic mm/Hg
4
Q
SAMPLE history
A
Signs/symptoms Allergies Medications Pertinent Past history Last oral intake Events leading up to incident
5
Q
Vital Signs
A
respiratory rate
pulse
blood pressure
6
Q
Chief complaint
A
A brief description in the patient’s own words of why emergency medical services personnel were called
7
Q
Diastolic pressure
A
force exerted against arteries when heart is relaxed
8
Q
Palpation
A
examination performed by feeling part of the body
9
Q
Systolic blood pressure
A
force exerted against arteries when heart is contracting
