Status Assessments Flashcards
1
Q
What does AVPU stand for?
A
A - alert
V - voice
P - pain
U - unresponsive
2
Q
Explain GCS
A
GCS - E(4) V(5) M(6) Eyes 4- spontaneous 3- voice 2- pain 1- nil Voice 5-orientated 4- confused 3- inappropriate 2- incomprehensible 1- nil Motor 6- obeys 5- localises 4- withdraws 3- flexion (decorticate) 2- extension (deceborate) 1-nil Highest score - 15 Lowest score - 3
3
Q
What does the Primary Survey involve?
A
D - danger R - response A - airway B - breathing C - circulation
4
Q
What is involved in a Perfusion Status Assessment? How is it graded?
A
Level of consciousness
Skin
Blood pressure
Pulse
Grading: Adequate Boarderline Inadequate Grossly inadequate No
5
Q
What does PEARLA stand for?
A
Pupils are equal and reactive to light and accomodating
6
Q
What are normal pupils?
A
2-6mm
Less than 2 - pinpointed
More than 6 - dilated
7
Q
What is involved in a Respiratory Status Assessment?
A
Breath sounds Appearance Pulse Skin Rate Rhythm Effort Conscious state Speech
8
Q
What is involved in a Neurological Status Assessment?
A
Pupils Motor Sensory VSS Level of consciousness
9
Q
What does SAMPLE stand for?
A
S - signs & symptoms A - allergies M - medication P - past medical history L - last ins & outs E - events prior
10
Q
What does OPQRST stand for?
A
O - onset P - provocation Q - quality R - radiation S - severity T - timing
