General Impression
This "test" involves getting an immediate feeling about a patient's condition based on the environment and initial appearance
"Look Test"
This letter in AVPU describes a patient who is awake and responsive to their environment
A- Alert
If this fluid is present in the airway and aspirated it is considered serious and can be fatal
Vomit
Standard Procedure for EMT when they find a pulseless patient
Initiate CPR
This assessment is performed immediately to find and treat life-threatening conditions
Primary Assessment
This is the patient's description of why they called EMS
Chief Complaint
This level of AVPU occurs when the patient only responds to you speaking to them
V-Verbal
This sound indicates a partially blocked airway and requires immediate suction
Gurgling
In patients under 6, this assessment is used to evaluate perfusion to the extremities
Capillary Refill
Term for a patient who has an increased risk of a poor outcome is not promptly transported
High-Priority Patient
This sign involves a patient clutching their chest with a clenched fist, indicating chest pain
Levine's Sign
This mnemonic is used when a person is alert and oriented to person, place, time and event
A&Ox4
What is the normal range of respirations for an adult
12-20/minute
To assess a patient's circulation during the primary assessment, the EMT must evaluate these 3 things
Pulse, Skin color/temperature/condition, Bleeding
This must be applied on first contact if an EMT suspects a patient has a spinal injury
A patient sitting in this position is generally experiencing respiratory distress
Tripod Position
A patient who does not respond to painful stimuli would be classified as which level on the AVPU scale
U-Unresponsive
This intervention should be provided if a patient has inadequate breathing
Positive Pressure Ventilations
Which 3 skin characteristics should the EMT assess
Color, Temperature, Condition
When the EMT compares a patient's baseline set of vital signs to later sets to see if the patient's condition is improving or worsening, what does this establish
Trends
If a patient appears lifeless and has no pulse, ABCs should be changed to this order
C-A-B
What are the 4 things we ask to determine orientation
Person, Place, Time and Event
When assessing breathing, what three things are you checking?
Rate, Depth, Quality
When assessing pulse, what three things are you checking?
Presence, Rate, Quality
The three main components the EMT uses to help determine a patient's priority
General Impression, Mental Status, ABCs