Vital Signs
Average respiration (Breathing per min) for a adult
12 to 20
Quick assessment of the Pt's airway, breathing, circulation and bleeding.
Primary assessment
My room oxygen level is 95% Do I need oxygen?
No
I have asthma. Do I have a upper or lower airway disease?
Lower
This part of my body extends from the the diaphragm to the pelvic cavity
Abdominal cavity
Measurement of the pressure inside the arteries is called?
Blood Pressure
I'm not injured. What is medically wrong with the Pt.
Nature of Illness
My chest pain goes from my chest to my shoulder and back is called?
Radiating pain
I have a gurgling sound. I need this done to clear my airway
Suction
How many cervical vertebrae do I have?
7
Average heart rate for an adult
60 to 100
I'm Called MOI. What do I stand for?
Mechanism of Injury
Chest Pain caused by lack of sufficient blood and oxygen to the heart is called what?
Angina Pectoris
I'm snoring and unconscious what do I need?
OPA or NPA
OPQRST stands for what?
ONSET, PROVOCATION,QUALITY,REGION/RADIATE,SEVERITY,TIME.
I'm having excessively sweaty skin. I'm called waht?
Diaphoretic
First informal impression of the Pt's overall condition.
General Impression
The true medical term for a heart attack?
Myocardial Infarction
Condition affecting the lungs. that has narrowing of the air passages and wheezing
Asthma
The patient is moved out quickly when the scene is hazardous is called what type of move?
emergent move
I'm less than 2 seconds when I'm healthy
Capillary Refill
I'm AVPU. What do I stand for?
Alert
Verbal
Pain
Unresponsive
Condition that develops when the heart is unable to pump blood efficiently?
Heart Failure
Progressive lung condition caused by destruction of the alveoli and a form of COPD.
Emphysema
Requirement for the EMR, at least while on duty, must provide care according to a set standard is called?
Duty to act