Patient Assessment Flashcards
CH 12
5 components of patient assessment
- scene size-up
- primary assessment
- patient history
- secondary assessment
- reassessment
when does the primary assessment begin?
when you arrive at the patient
purpose of the primary assessment?
identify and treat immediately life-threatening conidtions
general impression
the information you are able
to immediately determine upon arriving at the patient,
(patient’s age, sex, level of distress, and
overall appearance)
AVPU
Alert
responsive to Voice
responsive to Pain
Unresponsive
what maneuver do you use if NO spinal injury is suspected?
head-tilt, chin-lift
if a spinal injury is suspected maneuver =?
jaw thrust
sucking chest wound
Apply an occlusive dressing (but for on scene, cover with gloved hand)
how would you manage flail chest?
initiate artificial ventilations
when in the assessment should the posterior be assessed?
during the primary assessment
what are some life-threatening signs?
internal bleeding, unstable pelvis, closed femur fractures
SAMPLE
Signs and symptoms Allergies Medications Past pertinent history Last oral intake Events leading to incident
OPQRST
Onset Provocation Quality Radiation Severity Time
Pertinent negatives
symptoms that are important
to consider but are not present.
DCAP-BTLS
Deformities Contusions Abrasions Penetrations Burns Tenderness Lacerations Swelling
