testing strategies and pnemonics

Question 1

ABC’s / Systems Approach

Answer 1

1. airway
2. breathing
3. circulation
4. neuro
5. GI
6. GU
7. musculoskeletal
8. integumentary
9. psychosocial
   pain is considered psychosocial except when causing physical problems/ischemia (MI, burns, kidney stones). severe pain can cause shock.

Question 2

Prioritization of patients

Answer 2

ABC’s
real vs potential
unexpected vs. expected
acute vs. chronic