Vital Signs and Monitoring Devices
Give 3 examples of basic vital signs
pulse, skin, color, temp, bp, rr, blood o2
What is an open ended question
A question that requires more than a yes or no response
Signs is something you can see while symptom is what the patient is experiencing
What is Reassessment?
Double check to detect changes from interventions
What does EMT stand for?
Emergency Medical Technician
What is considered the sixth vital sign
pain
What is your main goal of Primary Assessment?
ABC's
Name three body areas for assessment
Neck, arms, legs, abdomen, pelvis, hands, feet
How often do you re-check vitals for an unstable patient?
Every 5 minutes
What do you do if someone is pulseless and apneic
CPR
What is considered a normal pupil reaction
when light is dim eyes dilate, when bright they constrict
What does OPQRST and SAMPLE stand for
Onset, Provocation, Quality, Radiation/Region, Severity, Time
Signs/Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Pertinent or Past Medical History, Last Oral Intake, Events leading up
Name five major body systems
skeletal, nervous, integumentary, musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiac, etc.
What is considered an unstable patient?
Life threatening conditions, Irregular ABC's
What is priapism?
prolonged erection due to a spinal injury
If a patient is mottled(blotchy) what are they most likely experiencing?
Symptoms of shock
How do you approach a pediatric patient?
Carefully, Calmly, Get on their level
What does DCAP BTLS stand for?
Deformities, Contusions, Abrasions, Punctures/Penetrations Burns, Tenderness, Lacerations, Swelling
How often do you check a stable patients vitals?
Every 10-15 minutes
What cases do you need a 12 lead?
Whenever pt is experiencing checst pain
When considering an infant, what pulse is most dangerous?
lower/weaker pulse
Give an example of a chief complaint... You have 5 seconds
Proctor decides if good
Name all Secondary Assessment steps
double jeopardy
Refer to skill sheet
What do you do if treatment is not working?
Change treatment, contact ALS
What is preeclampsia?
A complication with pregnancy