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The Primary Assessment

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ABCs   show
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AVPU   show
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show the reason EMS was called, usually in the patient's own words  
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general impression   show
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show actions taken to correct or manage a patient's problems  
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show level of responsiveness  
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show the first element in a patient assessment; steps taken for the purpose of discovering and dealing with any life-threatening problems  
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priority   show
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show forming a general impression, assessing mental status, assessing airway, assessing breathing, assessing circulation, and determining patient priority  
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show unusually anxious, pale, sweaty, rapid pulse, and rapid respiratory rates  
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What are the 4 situations to call for assistance with breathing?   show
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What results of the pulse check are you looking for?   show
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show poor general impression, unresponsive, responsive but not following commands, difficulty breathing, shock, complicated childbirth, chest pain consistent with cardiac problems, uncontrolled bleeding, and severe pain anywhere  
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What is necessary for a patient to be considered stable?   show
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