PAM
This step of the assessment focuses on identifying and correcting immediate life threats
What is the Primary Survey
This medication is commonly given to patients who have had heart attacks
What is ASA (aspirin)
This maneuver often helps your patient breath better
What is Sitting Them Up
This diabetic emergency is caused by low blood sugar
What is Hypoglycemia
This piece of PPE is typically the minimum standard when there is a risk of blood or bodily fluid exposure
What are Gloves
This mnemonic is commonly used to gather a patient's history
What is SAMPLE/CHAMPLE
These two heart rythyms are the only shockable rythyms
What is ventricular tachycardia (V-TACH) and ventricular fibrillation (V-FIB)
This respiratory condition is caused by narrowing and inflammation of the airways
What is Asthma
This mnemonic is commonly used to help determine if your patient is having a stroke
What is FASTVAN
This acronym is commonly used during mass casualty incidents to describe Command, Safety, and Accountability
What is ICS (Incident Command System)
This assessment tool evaluates the Level of Consciousness
What is AVPU
This cardiac emergency occurs when the heart suddenly stops pumping effectively
What is Cardiac Arrest
This device delivers high concentration of oxygen and is often set at 10-15L/min
What is a Non-Rebreather Mask (NRB)
This severe allergic reaction can rapidly compromise the airway
What is Anaphylaxis
This type of consent applies when a patient is unconscious and unable to provide permission
What is Implied Consent
This acronym helps assess pain quality, onset, and radiation
What is OPQRST
These are the three most important steps when you find a patient in cardiac arrest
What is BVM, Chest Compressions, and Defibrillator
This condition commonly presents with pink frothy sputum and severe respiratory distress
What is Pulmonary Edema
What is Heat Stroke
This triage system uses colours like red, yellow, green, and black
What is START Triage
This type of assessment is performed after life threats are managed and focuses on head-to-toe findings
What is the Secondary Survey
This condition occurs when the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's needs
What is Cardiogenic Shock
This assessment finding is often considered a late sign of hypoxia
What is Cyanosis
This condition occurs when the brain experiences abnormal electrical activity
What is a Seizure
This legal term describes abandoning a patient after care has begun without equal or higher care taking over
What is Abandonment