Scene Size-Up
On every emergency call you will need to wear_____
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
The _______ _______ of your patient helps you to focus your attention towards life-threatening problems.
General Impression
The S in the mnemonic Sample stands for
Signs/Symptoms
The normal respirations in an adult is
12-20
Grating or grinding that is often felt or heard when two ends of broken bones rub together.
Crepitus
Using _______ is the most effective way to reduce your risk of exposure to potentially infectious diseases.
Body Substance Isolation (BSI)
You must always contain ______ before caring for the patient.
Consent.
The R in the mnemonic OPQRST stands for
Radiation
the normal systolic blood pressure in an adult is
120
When the skin pulls in around the ribs during inspiration.
retractions
True or False
The safety of you and your partner always comes first.
True
The _____ _____ is the most serious thing the patient is worried about.
Chief Complaint.
When performing the rapid physical exam, we use which mnemonic?
DCAPBTLS
the normal heart rate of an adult is
60-120
When the air forms bubbles under the skin.
Subcutaneous Emphysema
With _____ ______, the force of the injury occurs over a broad area, and the skin is usually not broken.
Blunt Trauma
Mental Status and level of consciousness evaluated in just a few seconds by using two separate tests:______ and ______
Responsiveness and Orientation
The rapid physical exam is performed in as quickly as ____ to ______ seconds
60 to 90
Blood pressure is measured in
mmHg
Time from injury to definitive care, during which treatment of shock and traumatic injuries should occur because survival potential is best.
Golden Hour
As part of your scene size up, it is essential that you correctly identify the total _____ _______.
Number of patients.
Normal skin color is pinkish. Skin colors that should alert you to possible medical conditions include ______ (Blue), Flushed (Red), Pale (White), ________ (yellow).
Cyanosis and Jaundice
In the consecutive order from 1-4 when checking their alert and orientation, what is #3
Time
what is the mnemonic for good Pupils
Pearrl
The natural process the blood clots.
coagulation