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The single, all-important goal of the primary assessment is
identify and begin treatment of immediate or imminent life threats.
The thing the patient is usually most concerned about, usually the reason EMS is called, is the
chief complaint
Performing a systematic physical examination of the patient is the purpose of the
secondary assessment
The reassessment procedure is simply to repeat the
primary assessment
MOI stands for
Mechanism of Injury
Per your textbook, forming a general impression is the first step of the primary assessment. What's next?
Determining level of consciousness (AVPU and mental orientation)
In OPQRST, what TWO words are represented by "P"?
Provocation and Palliation
The secondary assessment may be a systematic head-to-toe exam or a...
focused exam or focused assessment
Reassessment
NOI stands for
Nature of Illness
After level of consciousness is is a rapid scan to locate and treat
Life Threats.
Per chapter 10 in your textbook, the two "R" in OPQRST stand for what?
(a 3rd R is "referred")
Region and Radiation
An integral part of your physical examination is to compare findings... (pg 378)
from one side of the body to the other side of the body.
During reassessment, you are comparing current vitals signs to the ________ vital signs.
Baseline
Paying attention to the conditions and people around you at all times and the potential risks those conditions and people pose is called
Situational Awareness
When assessing airway, you are looking for if the airway is ___________ or ____________ and considering the use of airway adjuncts (the ______ and _________.)
patent or obstructed; OPA and NPA
Signs and Symptoms the patient does not have - whether you expected them to have them or not - are known as
Pertinent Negatives
The mnemonic used for the physical examination of a patient is
DCAP-BTLS
A stable patient should be reassessed how frequently, per your textbook?
15 minutes
Consider or request
Additional resources
Circulation includes double checking for bleeding needing controlled, as well as what?
skin condition (color, feel, temperature) and cap refill
"Have you ever been told you have any heart problems, blood pressure issues, diabetes, asthma or other breathing concerns?" is which letter in SAMPLE?
P for Pertinent Past Medical History
The crunchy/grinding feel of bone on bone you may encounter during your hands-on assessment is called
Crepitus
An unstable patient should be reassessed how frequently, per your textbook?
5 minutes