Patient Assessment-"Script"

Question 1

STEP-1

Answer 1

BSI/Scene Safety
(body substance isolation)

E:   Environment
N:  Number of Patients
A:  Additional Respurces
M: MOI / NOI
E:  Extrication Needs
S:  Spinal Precautions

Question 2

STEP-2

Answer 2

Primary Assessment

General Impression: What s your Gut telling you, what do you see as you approach.

Identify yourself: “Hi I Am….. I am an EMT…

Question 3

STEP-3

Answer 3

LOC (Level of Consciousness)

A: Alert
V: Verbal
P: Pain
U: Unresponsive

Question 4

STEP-4

Answer 4

CC/ALT

Chief Complaint / Apparent Life Threats

Question 5

STEP-5 (A)

Answer 5

AIRWAY:

OPEN (Air moving? Head Tilt?)

CLEAR (Suction?)

MAINTAINED (Self, NPA, OPA/KING?)

Question 6

STEP-6 (B)

Answer 6

ARE THEY BREATHING?:

Is it Adequate? (R.R.Q.-Rate Rhythm Quality)

CHECK FOR LUNG SOUNDS

Administer High Flow O2 if needed

Question 7

STEP-7 (C)

Answer 7

SKIN SIGNS

Color, Condition, Temperature

Check for Pulse (R.R.Q.)

Are They Bleeding
(hands down sides motion)

Treat for Shock ( arm tilt motion)

Question 8

STEP-8 (D)

Answer 8

Decision

Stay & Play
Load and Go

Question 9

STEP-9 SECONDARY ASSESSMENT

Answer 9

O:   Onset.                     
P:    Provocation
Q:   Quality
R:    Radiation
S:    Severity
T:    Time

S:    Signs & Symptoms
A:    Allergies
M:   Medications
P:    Pertinent Medical Hx
L:    Last Intake/Output
E:    Events Leading Up To

Question 10

STEP-10

Answer 10

V-I-I-R
V:    Vitals
I:     Impression
I:     Interventions
R:   Reassess
R:   Report

Report
Name/Age - Gender - C/C Vital Interventions/ETA