Chapter 9 Flashcards
Patient assessment divided into 5 main parts::
- …
- … assessment
- … taking
- … assessment
- …
scene size-up primary history secondary reassessment
a … is a subjective condition the patient feels and tells you about
a … is an objective condition you can observe/measure about the patient
symptom; sign
the treatment EMTs provide patients is based on …, not an …
symptoms; exact diagnosis
(scene size-up) the scene size-up refers to your evaluation of the … in which you will be operating. … is necessary throughout the entire call to ensure safely.
conditions; situational awareness
(scene size-up) … is paying attention to the conditions and people around you at all times and the potential risks those conditions or people pose.
situational awareness
(scene size-up) dispatch provides basic information about the request for assistance. Scene size-up combines info and observations to help ensure … and …:
an understanding of the situation and conditions prior to responding
the dispatcher’s info
an observation of the scene
safe; effective operations
(scene size-up) if a scene is not safe for you and your team to enter the scene and approach and manage the patient, do what you can to make it safe or call for additional resources: …. … workers … technicians … personnel
firefighters
utility
hazardous materials
law enforcement
(scene size-up) typically the way you enter an area is also the way you will leave, with a stretcher, a patient, patient care equipment, and personnel belongings. consider …
difficult terrain
(scene size-up) consider … and issues related to scene safety if you must approach a patient on a working roadway. wear, at minimum a high-visibility Class 2 or 3 safety vest approved by the American National Standards Institute.
Other traffic-incident management techniques may be appropriate:
…
… (cones, flares, signs)
strategic … of emergency vehicles
traffic safety; personnel; traffic markers; positioning
(scene size-up) consider … conditions at the scene:
your patient may be outdoors, indoors, or in a public place
be aware of the … and the …
environmental; weather; physical terrain
(scene size-up) working in unfavorable conditions and on unstable surfaces is a large part of prehospital care. A good rule to use when faced with a wide variety of possibilities is that any actions you may take to protect yourself should also be …
considered for the patient
(scene size-up) if appropriate, help protect … from becoming patients as well
bystanders
(scene size-up) some forms of hazards: … … (sharp metal, broken glass, slip-and-fall hazards) … (hazardous materials) … … .. … …
environmental physical chemical electrical water fire explosions physical violence
(scene size-up) be aware of scenes that have the potential for violence:
… patients
… family members
… bystanders
…
… crowds
an emergency scene is a dynamically changing environment –> it is up to you to either make the scene safe if you have the training and equipment to safely do so, or call for additional resources and move to a safe location
violent; distraught; angry; gangs; unruly
(scene size-up) virtually all calls for assistance to which you may respond can be categorized as medical conditions, traumatic injuries, or ….
A medical problem can lead to a …
you will need to be able to identify the general classification and underlying issue(s) of the emergency to which you respond.
both; traumatic injury
(scene size-up) traumatic injuries are the result of … applied to the outside of the body, usually from an object striking the body/ the body striking an object.
Classified according to the … or … of force, how … it was applied, and … it was applied to the body.
This is described as the …
physical forces; type; amount; long; where; mechanism of injury
(scene size-up) certain parts of the body are more easily injured than others. Fragile and easily injured areas include the .., …, and …
An understanding of anatomy and physiology will help EMTs to identify times when a mechanism of injury may lead to injury to parts of the body not directly impacted.
brain; spinal cord; eyes
(scene size-up) with blunt trauma, the force of the injury occurs over a …, and the skin is sometimes not …. However, the tissues and organs underneath the area of impact may be …
broad area; broken; damaged
(scene size-up) with penetrating trauma, the force of the injury occurs at a … between the skin and the object. it is an … with high potential for …
specific point of contact; open wound; infection
(scene size-up) for medical patients, determine the …
There are similarities between the MOI and the NOI –> Both require you to search for clues regarding … the incident occurred. To quickly determine the NOI, talk with the patient, family, or bystanders. Use your senses to check the scene for clues as to the possible problem.
nature of illness; how;
(scene size-up) be aware of scenes with … who are exhibiting similar signs or symptoms. Could indicate an … for you and your partner
multiple patients; unsafe scene
(scene size-up) considering the MOI or NOI early can be of value in preparing to …. During your prehospital assessment, you may be tempted to categorize your patient immediately as a trauma/medical patient. Remember, the fundamentals of a good patient assessment are the same despite the unique aspects of trauma and medical care.
care for your patient
(scene size-up) standard precautions and PPE need to be considered and adapted to the prehospital task at hand. PPE includes … or specialized equipment that provides protection to the wearer. The type of PPE used will depend on the specific job duties required during a patient care interaction
clothing
(scene size-up) ... are protective measures that have traditionally been recommended by the CDC for use in dealing with: ... .. ... other potential exposure risks of ...
standard precautions; objects; blood; body fluids; communicable disease