Scene Size-Up
On every emergency call, you will need to wear _____.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Anytime you meet someone new, you form an initial impression about that person. The _____ ____ of your patient is similar but helps to focus your attention towards life-threatening problems.
General Impression
The mnemonic OPQRST means.
Onset-Provocation-Quality-Radiation-Severity-Time
As a medical responder, utilizing _____ ____ ___. This is the most effective way to reduce your risk of exposure to disease.
Body Substance Isolation (BSI)
You should always obtain ____ to begin care for the patient.
Consent
___________ will help you identify specific problems?
Focused history and physical exam
True or False
Your safety and the safety of our team come first.
true
The _____ _____ is the most serious thing that the patient is concerned about and is usually expressed in the patient's own words; however, it may be something observable.
Chief Complaint
what is the meaning of the word sample?
S- Signs And Symptoms
A-Allergies
M- Medications
P- Past Medical History
L-Last Oral Intake
E- Events Leading up to
With _____ ___, the force of the injury occurs over a broad area, and the skin is usually not broken.
Blunt Force
Mental status can be evaluated in just a few seconds by using two separate tests: _______ and _________
responsiveness and orientation
What does DCAPBTLS Mean?
D- Deformities
C- Contusions
A-Abrasions
P- Punctures
B- Burns
T- Tenderness
L-Laceration
S-Swelling
As part of the Scene Size-Up, it is essential that you accurately identify the total _______ ____ ______
Number Of Patients.
Skin color is generally pink. Skin colors that should alert you to possible medical problems include _______ (blue), flushed (red), pale (white), and ______ (yellow).
Cyanosis and Jaundice
what are the 4 alert and oriented?
1- Person
2- Place
3- Time
4- Event