Patient Assessment Flashcards
1
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Elements of scene size-up
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Scene/ situation is safe Determine MOI or NOI Determine number of patients Request additional resources Considers stabilization of the spine
2
Q
Second step in patient assessment
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Primary assessment
3
Q
Elements of primary assessment
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- General impression (age, sex, stable or unstable)
- AVPU
- Chief complaint (why did you call?)
- Verbalize life threats or lack of life threats
- Assess airway, respiratory rate, VT
- Find pulse oximetry
- Use proper oxygen therapy
- Asses circulation: major bleeding, pulse, skins
PRIORITY PATIENT EXPEDITE TRANSPORT!!!!
4
Q
What to say after primary and before secondary
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PRIORITY PATIENT EXPEDITE TRANSPORT!!!!
5
Q
What is the 3rd step
A
Secondary assessment
6
Q
First step in patient assessment
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Scene Size-Up
7
Q
Sample history
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Signs and symptoms, allergies, medications, pertinent history, last oral intake, events leading to an incident
8
Q
Avpu
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Alert (LOCx3: person, place, time)
Verbal stimuli
Painful stimuli
Unresponsive
9
Q
0PQRST
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Onset provoked quality radiate region reoccur severity time interventions
10
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DCAP-BTLS
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Deformities contusions abrasions punctures/penetrations - Burns tenderness lacerations swelling
