Extablishing A Field Impression Flashcards
What is a field impression?
An initial summary of the patient’s conditions based on clinical presentation and the exclusion of other possible causes based on differential diagnoses.
Field impression is crucial for effective patient care.
Why is patient assessment compared to detective work?
Both involve collecting and analyzing clues to understand the situation and deliver the best outcome.
A good detective methodically gathers information, similar to how a paramedic assesses a patient.
What should you consider when obtaining information from patients?
Differing cognitive abilities and educational, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, as well as potential impairments from alcohol or drugs.
Understanding these factors is essential for effective communication and assessment.
What is important to remember about the patient assessment process?
It is a fluid process that may require changing the sequence of questioning based on the situation or patient’s condition.
Flexibility in questioning can lead to more relevant information.
What are two key considerations in developing a patient assessment style?
- How you learn and practice technical skills as a student
- The psychomotor examination
These factors influence how care is delivered and technical skills are performed in the field.
Fill in the blank: A good patient assessment requires the ability to ask ______ questions relevant to the patient’s chief complaint.
[more relevant]
This helps in gathering pertinent information during the assessment.
True or False: Every paramedic develops their own unique patient assessment style.
True
Individual styles are shaped by personal experience and training.
What might yield unimportant information during patient assessment?
Questions about current medications.
It’s crucial to focus on the most relevant topics to gather useful data.
