Vitals Flashcards
1
Q
Steps of Vitals
A
BSI
ASSESS LOC, Respirations, Pulse, Pupils, Skin
Blood pressure - Oscultate and Palpate
2
Q
BSI
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Body Substance Isolation, PPE, Scene Safety, Etc
3
Q
Assess Respirations
A
Observe chest movements (count to 30 then multiply by 2), note if regular, shallow or labored
4
Q
Assess LOC
A
“Responsiveness”, AVPU
“Orientation” - A and O X’s 3
5
Q
Assess Pulse
A
Find the proper point, avoid using thumb, (count to 30 then multiply by 2), note if regular, weak, bounding or full
6
Q
Assess Pupils
A
PERL, Look for injuries, reaction to light - is it normal, sluggish or fixed, are the pupils equal/unequal, dilated or constricted
7
Q
Assess Skin Signs
A
Note color, moisture and temperature to touch
