AVPU
This level of consciousness means the patient is fully aware and responsive.
(What is Alert?)
If a patient is not breathing, this is the first action an EMR should take.
What is opening the airway?
This letter in OPQRST refers to what makes the pain better or worse.
What is Provocation?
If a scene is unsafe, an EMR should take this action.
What is call for additional resources and wait until safe to enter?
General impression is formed during this phase of patient care.
What is the primary assessment?
If a patient responds only to a pinch or sternum rub, they are at this AVPU level.
What is pain?
A blocked airway can often be cleared using this maneuver if no spinal injury is suspected.
What is the head-tilt, chin-lift?
What is the head-tilt, chin-lift?
This part of OPQRST asks where the pain started and if it travels to other areas.
(What is Radiation?)
The first step of any emergency response is to ensure this.
What is scene safety?
A patient who appears to be in immediate distress may require this type of transport intervention.
What is rapid transport?
A patient who only responds to stimuli but does not open their eyes spontaneously is at this level.
What is verbal?
You check this to determine if oxygen is reaching the brain and other vital organs.
What is circulation?
The "S" in OPQRST stands for this, referring to how intense the pain is.
What is Severity?
You should always wear this type of protection when approaching a trauma patient.
What is PPE?
This part of the general impression helps determine if a patient is "is with it" or "not with it".
What is the patient’s level of consciousness?
The "U" in AVPU stands for this, meaning the patient does not respond at all.
What is unresponsive?
This is the first step in assessing a patient’s ABCs.
What is checking the airway?
The “O” in OPQRST stands for this.
What is Onset?
Before approaching a patient, an EMR should scan the scene for these dangers.
What are hazards or threats?
The general impression should be formed within this short amount of time after making contact with the patient. It is minutes or seconds.
What is 'Within seconds"
A firefighter pulls an unconscious patient from a smoky building, and despite multiple attempts to shake and shout at them, they do not respond in any way. Your impression is the patient is "_____."
What is unresponsive?
You arrive at the scene of a motorcycle accident and find an unconscious rider lying on their back with no visible chest rise. Your impression is the patient airway is"____"
What is blocked?
A 52-year-old male complains of crushing chest pain that started suddenly while mowing the lawn and feels worse when he exerts himself but slightly improves when he sits down. What is the letter of the alphabet you would use to determine the level of pain?
What is S - Severity?
You arrive at the scene of a motor vehicle collision on a busy highway at night, and you notice leaking fuel and downed power lines near the crashed vehicle—what should you do next?
What is call for additional resources?
As you approach a patient lying on the sidewalk, you see that they are clutching their chest, breathing rapidly, and have pale, sweaty skin. What is your general impression of the patient?
A. They are in mild discomfort and can wait for further assessment.
B. They appear to be in serious distress and may need immediate intervention.
C. They are unresponsive and require CPR.
D. They are likely just anxious and need reassurance.
What is B?