Parient Assesment Flashcards
0
Q
What is the likelihood not the guarantee that someone is injured?
A
Index of suspicion
1
Q
The responders impression of the scene?
A
Scene size up
2
Q
MCI?
A
Mass casualty incident
3
Q
What is AVPU
A
Alert
Verbal
Pain
Unresponsive
4
Q
What is Irregular gasping?
A
Agonal breathing
5
Q
What is SAMPLE?
A
S- ighs and symptoms A- llergies M- edications P- ast medical history L- ast oral intake E- vent
6
Q
What is OPQRST?
A
O- onset P- provocation Q- quality R- region S- severity T- time
7
Q
What is skin temperature normally at?
A
98.6
8
Q
What are the 2 stages of pressure?
A
Systolic
Diastolic
9
Q
What stands for DOTS?
A
Deformities
Open injuries
Tenderness
Swelling
10
Q
What is unevenness?
A
Asymmetry
11
Q
When should vitals be taken on stable and unstable patients?
A
Untenable- 5 min
Stable- 15 min
