🎬 Scene Size Up

Question 1

What are the five main steps in patient assessment?

Answer 1

1. Scene Size-Up
2. Primary Assessment
3. History Taking
4. Secondary Assessment (Medical/Trauma)
5. Reassessment

Question 2

What is scene size-up?

Answer 2

Evaluation of conditions in which you will be operating, ensuring safety and situational awareness.

Question 3

What are the five steps in ensuring scene safety?

Answer 3

1. Personal safety
2. Partner safety
3. Patient safety
4. Bystander safety
5. Environmental safety

Question 4

What is the first thing to check when arriving at a scene?

Answer 4

Ensure scene safety.

Question 5

What does BSI stand for and why is it important?

Answer 5

Body Substance Isolation; it protects against exposure to infectious materials.

Question 6

What should you do if there are multiple patients?

Answer 6

Determine the total number and request additional help if needed.

Question 7

How do you identify the mechanism of injury (MOI) or nature of illness (NOI)?

Answer 7

Observe the scene for clues and ask bystanders for information.

Question 8

What should you do if there are multiple patients at the scene?

Answer 8

Identify the number of patients and call for additional resources if necessary.

Question 9

What factors should you consider when forming a general impression of the scene?

Answer 9

Assess the safety, hazards, and resources needed based on what you see and hear.

Question 10

When should you consider spinal immobilization?

Answer 10

If there is evidence of trauma or if the patient has neck or back pain.