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patient assessment

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Scene size up   -determining MOI -determining NOI -additional resources -PPE/ BSI -number if Pts -C-spine  
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Six dangers on scene   -traffic -leaking fluids/fumes -broken utility poles/ downed lines -hostile bystanders -smoke/fire -HazMat  
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Blunt trauma   Force occurs over broad area -skin not usually broken  
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Penetrating trauma   Force occurs over small point of impact resulting in broken skin  
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DCAP-BTLS   Deformities Contusions Abrasions Punctures/ Penetration Burns Tenderness Lacerations Swelling  
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MOI criteria   -amount of force applied -length of time force is applied -areas of the body involved  
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NOI criteria   -characteristics of penetrating object -amount of force energy -area of body affected  
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Initial assessment doesn’t include   Pupillary responce  
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SAMPLE   Sign/symptoms Allergies Medication Pertinent past history Last oral intake Events leading up to illness injury  
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OPQRST   Onset Palliation Provacation Quality Region radiation Severity Timing  
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PEARRL   Pupils equal and round regular in size reactive to light  
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AED on children   8 years old 55 Lb  
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Initial assessment goal   Identify and treat immediate or potential life threats  
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Goals of focused Hx exam and physical exam   Mental status  
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Skin color changes in deep pigment Pt locations   Sclera, conjunctiva, inside lip  
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AVPU   Alert (eyes open) Verbal stimuli Pain stimuli Unresponsive  
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What phase is AVPU used   Initial assessment  
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Unable to identify person is lapse in which memory   Long term memory  
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General impression   Assess the -environment -signs and symptoms -MOI -Chief complaint  
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Unresponsive Pt with decreased LOC   Assess the patency of the airway  
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Assess skin temp by   Touch Pt with ur wrist or back of hand  
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When to determine priority of Pts   Initial assessment (high, med, low priority)  
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MOI examples   -ejection from vehicle -death of another occupant -fall 3x Pt height -vehicle roll over -vehicle pedestrian collision -trauma to head, chest abdomin  
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Load and go Pt   -breathing -poor general impression -unresponsive -chest pain or systolic less than 100 -place skin -complicated child birth -uncontrolled bleeding -responsive but unable to complete command - severe pain -inability to move body part  
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Ongoing assessment question   -is treatment improving condition -has identified problems become better or worse -what is nature of newly identified problem  
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Three common causes of subcutaneous emphysema   -ruptured airway -pneumothorax -rib fractures  
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Paradoxical breathing   FLAFL  
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Rales caused by   Cardiac failure  
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Seven common vitals   -Respiration -pulse -blood pressure -skin- color temp condition -pupil reaction -capillary refill -LOC (AVPU)  
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Normal adult vitals   Pulse form 60-100 BP 90-140  
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Normal child vitals   Pulse 70-150 BP 80-110  
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Normal infant vitals   Pulse 100-160 BP 50-95  
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Causes of altered mental status   -head trauma -hypoxia -hypoglycemia -stroke -cardiac -drug  
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