Medical Assessment

Question 1

Scene Size-up

Answer 1

Determines the scene/situation is safe

Determines the mechanism of injury/nature of illness

Determines the number of patients

Requests additional EMS assistance if necessary

Considers stabilization of the spine

Question 2

Primary Survey/Resuscitation

Answer 2

Verbalizes the general impression of the patient

Determines responsiveness/level of consciousness (AVPU)

Determines chief complaint/apparent life-threats

ASSESSES AIRWAY AND BREATHING
-Assessment
-Assures adequate ventilation
-Initiates appropriate oxygen therapy

ASSESSES CIRCULATION

-Assesses/controls major bleeding
-Checks pulse

-Assesses skin [either skin color, temperature or condition]

Identifies patient priority and makes treatment/transport decision

Question 3

History Taking

Answer 3

History of the present illness
-Onset
-Quality
-Severity
-Provocation
-Radiation
-Time
-Clarifying questions of associated signs and symptoms related to OPQRST

Past medical history
-Allergies
-Past pertinent history
-Events leading to present illness
-Medications
-Last oral intake

Question 4

Secondary Assessment

Answer 4

Assesses affected body part/system
-Cardiovascular
-Neurological
-Integumentary
-Reproductive
-Pulmonary
-Musculoskeletal
-GI/GU
-Psychological/Social

Question 5

Vital Signs

Answer 5

BP
Pulse
Respiratory Rate

States field impression of patient

Interventions(Verbalizes proper interventions/treatment

Question 6

Reassessment

Answer 6

Demonstrates how and when to reassess the patient to determine changes in condition

Provides accurate verbal report to arriving EMS unit