Patient Assessment
1) Scene size-up
2)Primary assessment
3)History taking
4)Secondary assessment
5) Reassessment
What are the 5 main parts of the assessment process.
342
The actual exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the alveoli as well as the tissues of the body.
What is Respiration?
423
A medication that prevents blood platelets from clumping or sticking together.
What is anitplatelet?
526
The precontraction pressure in the heart as the volume of blood builds up.
What is preload?
553
Tapping the soles of an infants feet to_______.
How do you check the responsiveness of an infant/
579
Refers to your evaluation of the conditions in which you will be operating. Although this will be the focus of your attention when you first arrive on scene.
What is Scene size-u[
343
________ is a complex structure formed by many independent cartiaginous structures. It marks where the upper airway ends and the lower airway begins.
What is the larynx?
420
Any unwanted clinical results of a medication.
What is an adverse effect?
526
The difference between the systolic and diastolic pressures.
What is a pulse pressure?
553
When a patient has their hands at their throat.
What is the universal sign for choking?
587
Basic understanding of the causes and presentaions of commonly encountered emergencies, as this information can help you formulate a ________.
What is field impression?
342
Nasopharynx
Oropharynx
Laryngopharynx
What is the pharynx?
419
A medication that impairs the ability of blood to clot.
What is an anticoagulant?
526
The late stage of shock when blood pressure is falling.
What is decompensated shock?
553
The preferred method to dislodge a severe airway obstruction in adults and children; also called the Heimlich maneuver.
What is abdominal thrust maneuver?
600
Protective measures that have traditionally been recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for use in dealing with objects, blood, body fluids and other potential exposure risks of communicable disease.
What is Standard Precautions?
347
The glottic opening is the space between the vocal cords and the narrowest portion of the adult's airway.
What is the glottis?
420
Conditions that make a particular medication or treatment inappropriate because it would not help, or may actually harm, a patient.
What is a contraindication?
526
Developing a sensitivity to a substance that initially caused no allergic reaction.
What is sensitization?
553
Blood settling to the lowest point of the body, causing discoloration of the skin; a definitive sign of death.
What is dependent lividity?
600
_____ is necessary throughout the entire call to ensure safety.
What is situational awareness?
343
The physical act of moving air into and out of the lungs.
What is Ventilation?
423
The point or period when the maximum clinical effect of a drug is achieved.
What is peak?
527
Compression of the heart as the result of buildup of blood or other or other fluid in the pericardial sac, leading to decreased cardiac output.
What is cardiac tamponade?
553
A harsh, high-pitched respiratory sound, generally heard during inspiration, that is caused by partial blockage or narrowing of the upper airway; may be audible without a stethoscope.
What is stridor?
601