Primary Assessment Flashcards
1
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Circulation Assessment
A
Evaluation of the pulse and skin and control of hemorrhage.
GO DIRECTLY TO THE WRIST AND FEEL FOR A RAPID PULSE!
2
Q
Decebrate
A
Arms and legs extended.
3
Q
Decorticate
A
Arms flexed and legs extended.
4
Q
General Impression
A
The initial, intuitive evaluation of the patient.
“View from the door”
5
Q
Primary Assessment
A
Prehospital process designed to identify and correct life threatening airway, breathing, and circulation problems.
(A,B,C’s)
6
Q
Steps of Primary Assessment
A
Form general impression Stabalize Spine Assess Baseline Mental Status Assess Airway Assess Breathing Assess Circulation Determine Priorities
7
Q
AVPU???
A
Alert
Verbal Stimuli
Painful Stimuli
Unresponsive
8
Q
Inadequate Breathing
A
Altered Mental Status Shortness of Breath Retractions Asymmetric Chest Wall Movement Cyanosis Audible Sounds Abnormal Breathing Nasal Flaring
