Patient Assessment - Medical

Question 1

Scene Size-up (6)

Answer 1

takes/verbalizes BSI
determines scene safety
determines MOI/NOI
determines # of patients
requests additional help if needed
considers C-spine

Question 2

Primary Survey/Resuscitation (7)

Answer 2

verbalizes general impression
determines responsiveness/LOC
determines chief complaint/apparent life threats
Assesses Airway and Breathing
Assesses Circulation
Vital Signs
Identifies priority/makes treatment/transport decision

Question 3

Assessing Airway and Breathing (3)

Answer 3

assessment
assures adequate ventilation
initiates appropriate Oxygen therapy

Question 4

Assessing Circulation (3)

Answer 4

assesses/controls major bleeding
checks pulse
Assesses skin [color, temperature, condition]

Question 5

History Taking (2/2)

Answer 5

History of present illness
-OPQRST and clarifying questions
Past medical history
-SAMPLE

Question 6

Secondary Assessment (2)

Answer 6

Assess affected body part/system

• Cardiovascular
• Pulmonary
• Neurological
• Musculoskeletal
• Integumentary
• GI/GU
• Reproductive
• Psychological/Social

states field impression
interventions

Question 7

Vital Signs (3)

Answer 7

Pulse
Respiratory rate and quality
blood pressure

Question 8

Reassessment (2)

Answer 8

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

provides accurate verbal report to arriving unit