Pt Assessment Medical Flashcards
1
Q
Scene Size-Up
A
- BSI scene safety
- MOI/NOI
- Number of Pt
- Request ALS back up
- Spinal stabilization
2
Q
Primary Survey
A
- General Impression
- Determine Level of Consciousness
- Determine chief complaint
- Assess ABC
- Priority Pt and transport
3
Q
Assessing ABC
A
-Airway & Breathing •Assessing airway latency •Assures adequate ventilation •Initiate O2 -Circulation •Assess Major Bleeding •Check Pulse •Assess skin color, temperature, condition
4
Q
History taking
A
- OPQRST
- Ask 2 clarifying questions
- AMPLE
5
Q
Secondary assessment
A
-Assess affected body parts get at least 3 body systems •Pulmonary •Cardiovascular •Neuro •Musculoskeletal •Gi •Integumentary •Reproductive •Phsycological
6
Q
Vitals
A
- BP
- Pulse Rate & Respiration Rate
- Diagnosis
- Interventions & Treatment
7
Q
Reassessment
A
- Reassess every 5 sec
- provide accurate report to arriving EMS unit
