Initial Assessment Flashcards
1
Q
What patients are considered priority patients
A
a. Poor general impression
b. Unresponsive patients
c. Responsive but not /cannot follow commands
d. Difficulty breathing
e. Hypoperfusion/shock
f. Complicated child birth
g. CP w/BP less than 90
h. Uncontrolled bleeding
i. Severe pain everywhere
j. Mult. injuries
2
Q
Maintain O2 saturation at
A
94% or greater
3
Q
Non-rebreather mask flowed at
A
10-15 L/min
4
Q
BVM flowed at
A
15-25 L/min
5
Q
How is an advanced airway placement confirmed
A
ETCO2
Visualization
Negative epigastric sounds
Positive bilateral breath sounds
6
Q
How is an open wound/sucking chest wound corrected
A
w/ an occlusive dressing
7
Q
ALS level 1 for Pain management
A
Self admin. Nitrous Oxide
Morphine - 5 mg IV (max. 10 mg) titrate to BP above 90
