Chest Pain Directive: BLS

Question 1

Consider what potential life/limb/function threats…

Answer 1

1) acute coronary syndrome/acute MI
2) dissecting thoracic aorta
3) pneumothorax, tension pneumothorax/other respiratory disorders (pneumonia)
4) pulmonary embolism
5) pericarditis

Question 2

During chest pain, what do you assess the chest for?

Answer 2

1) symmetry
2) intercostal/accessory muscle use/ indrawing
3) shape
4) tenderness
5) subcutaneous emphysema
6) urticaria

Question 3

listen to the lungs for

Answer 3

adventitious sounds and decreased air entry

Question 4

check the neck for

Answer 4

tracheal position and JVD

Question 5

check the extremities for

Answer 5

edema