Primary Assessment
This is the primary focus of the primary assessment
Life threats
The "A" stands for
Allergies
Describe how you would ask a patient the "O" in this mnemonic
What were you doing when this started?
These are the three broad categories of patients encountered during a secondary assessment
Medical, Trauma, Unresponsive
Directional Term - away from the midline
Lateral
Your patient does not show signs of life, you should assess the ABCs in which order
CAB
The "M" stands for
Medications
Describe how you would ask a patient the "P" in this mnemonic
Does anything make it better or worse
This is the definition of a sign
Something you can see
This form of defamation occurs when a false spoken statement is made that damages a persons reputation
Slander
This sign involves a patient clutching their chest with a clenched fist, indicating chest pain
Levine's Sign
The "P" stands for
Past/Pertinent Medical History
Describe how you would ask a patient the "Q" in this mnemonic
What does it feel like
This is the definition of a symptoms
Name the 5 sections of the spine
Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Sacral, Coccyx
When assessing breathing, what three things are you checking?
Rate, Depth, Quality
Last oral intake
Describe how you would ask a patient the "R" in this mnemonic
Does the pain move anywhere
This is the type of question an EMT should ask to help develop patient rapport and obtain detailed information
Open-ended question
This type of move occurs when required treatment can only be performed if a patient is moved
Urgent Move
This intervention should be provided if a patient has inadequate breathing
Positive Pressure Ventilations
The "E" stands for
Events leading up to injury/illness
Describe how you would ask a patient the "S" in this mnemonic
On a scale of 0-10, 0 being no pain, 10 being the worst pain, rate your pain
These are the 4 components of a secondary assessment
Physical exam, HPI, PMH, Vital Signs
Name the blood flow of the heart
Superior/Inferior Vena Cava - Right atrium - Tricuspid valve - Right atrium - Pulmonary artery - lungs - Pulmonary artery - Left atrium - Bicuspid valve - Left Ventricle - Aorta