Patient Assessment Testable ?'s Flashcards
scene size up
of patients
BSI scene safety
MOI/IOS mechanism of injury (trauma) index of suspicion (medical)
mutual aid
when should scene size up be done
prior to patient contact
initial (primary) assessment
general impression
AVPU
CC
A
B
C
D
E
when do u do rapid trauma assessment
trauma call during initial assessment
what does stand A in AVPU stand for
Alert
what does stand V in AVPU stand for
Verbal
what does stand P in AVPU stand for
Pain
what does stand U in AVPU stand for
Unconscious
what does CC stand for
Chief Complaint
what will CC tell u
nature of illness or nature of injury
what does c with a box around it mean
C spine
what does c with a box around it tell you
trauma/potential trauma
what does the A in ABC’s mean
patient Airway
what does the B in ABC’s mean
breathing
what does the C in ABC’s mean
Circulation
what does the D in ABC’s mean
Disability
what does the E in ABC’s mean
Exposure to elements
when looking for A in the ABC’s what questions can u ask
can you take a deep breath
did anything prevent you from taking a breath
when looking for B in the ABC’s what questions can u ask
do you feel you are getting enough air
what are looking for C in the ABC’s
pulse, skin temp, and cap refill
when looking for D in the ABC’s what questions can u ask
any numbness or tingling
what are looking for A in the ABC’s and what actions will you do
gurgling - suction
snoring - open airway with OPA/NPA prevents choking
what are looking for B in the ABC’s and what actions will you do
breath sounds
pulse ox
o2
what are looking for C in the ABC’s and what actions will you do
CPR
control major bleeding
AED
blood glucose
what are you determining after initial assessment is over
stay and play (stable)/ load and go (unstable)
general (secondary) impression
SAMPLE
VITALS
DCAP
BTLS
OPQRST
what does S stand for in sample
s/s (OPQRST)
what does A stand for in sample
Allergies
what does M stand for in sample
Meds
what does P stand for in sample
Pertinent history
what does L stand for in sample
Last oral intake
what does E stand for in sample
Events leading up to event
what are u looking for in vitals
Pulse
ventilations
BP
Temp
what is D in DCAP
Deformities
what is C in DCAP
Contusions
what is A in DCAP
Abrasions
what is P in DCAP
Punctures
what is B in BTLS
Burns
what is T in BTLS
Tenderness
what is L in BTLS
lacerations
what is S in BTLS
Swelling
what other things do u do for medical general impression
Focus assessment
what other things do u look for on physical general impression
minor trauma
alcohol
minor under 18
unconscious
drugs
what other things do u look for on detail general impression
major trauma
head to toe exam 90 seconds
when do u do ongoing assessment
every 5 min (unstable) every 15 (stable)
where do you start at on ongoing assessment
AVPU (start over)
questions to ask for S of SAMPLE
how are you feeling
questions to ask for A of SAMPLE
are you allergic to anything
questions to ask for M of SAMPLE
do you take any meds
questions to ask for P of SAMPLE
do you have any medical history
questions to ask for L of SAMPLE
when did you eat or drink last
questions to ask for E of SAMPLE
what happened before this
