2 Assessment

Question 1

The two main “checks “ are

Answer 1

Check the scene first

Check the person second

Question 2

The 4 Check the Scene questions

Answer 2

Hazards:
Is the scene safe 1
Are there any hazards 2

What happened:
What happened 3
How did it happen 4

Question 3

3 Primary Assessment components

Check the person

Answer 3

Check for responsiveness
Check ABCD
Document in SOAP notes

Question 4

Define Triage

Answer 4

When more than one person needs care.

Prioritize according to minor, major, critical.

Question 5

What does ABCD stand for?

Answer 5

Airway
Breathing
Circulation
Deadly bleeding

Question 6

Principles for checking Airway:

Answer 6

Speaking, moaning, crying.

If unresponsive perform a head-tilt/chin-lift

Question 7

Principles for checking Breathing:

Answer 7

Check for 5-10 seconds.
Chest is rising and falling.
Speaking or crying.

Question 8

Principles for checking Circulation:

Answer 8

Check head to toe quickly for bleeding or blueness. or cold/clammy. Pulse.

Question 9

Principles for checking Deadly bleeding:

Answer 9

Check head to toe quickly by touch and check hands for blood.

Question 10

What is the recovery position?

Answer 10

Placed onto side

Question 11

Why use the recovery position?

Answer 11

If ABC’s are okay and person is unresponsive or altered responsiveness.
Protects from vomit or choking.

Question 12

How do you roll someone into the recovery position?

Answer 12

Support/protect the head.
Raise bottom arm above shoulder.
Roll as a unit until body stays safely in position.
Check ABC’s again.

Question 13

Rolling someone over who is face down?

Answer 13

Support/protect head.
2 assistants on roll side interlocking
1 assistant on other side to help with head as you adjust
Arm above head.
Roll as a unit, stopping half way to adjust head hold with ass’t if necessary

Question 14

What is the secondary assessment acronym?

Answer 14

SOAP

Question 15

Components of SOAP secondary assessment

Answer 15

Subjective assessment
Objective assessment
Assessment summary
Plan

Question 16

Define the S in SOAP:

Answer 16

Subjective assessment - signs, symptoms, medical history, allergies, last meal/exit, what happened. Ask bystander if unresponsive.

Question 17

Define the O in SOAP:

Answer 17

Objective assessment - Vital signs, head to toe rapid check, focused exam if unresponsive

Question 18

Define the A in SOAP:

Answer 18

Assessment summary and anticipated concerns: Record findings and problems. Include all details like situation, weather, environment, group members, etc

Question 19

Define the P in SOAP:

Answer 19

Plan: Write out the plan to address the condition including transport or extended care plans. Know location prior to calling for help.

Question 20

What should always be checked on an injured or ill person also?

Answer 20

Medic alert ID product

Question 21

What three things should be monitored on a person over the course of time?

Answer 21

Level of responsiveness LOR, breathing, skin colour.

Question 22

Define a focused exam on a responsive person.

Answer 22

Explain purpose of exam.
Ask what hurts or feels uncomfortable.
Look at areas identified closely for signs.
Ask focused questions about how the person feels.

Question 23

Base the Plan on what three priority levels?

Answer 23

Minor, Major, Critical

Question 24

What factors are used in determining priority level?

Answer 24

Nature and severity of condition.
Physical and psychological condition of everyone.
Equipment available and evacuation risks.
Time it would take to evacuate.

Question 25

If someone is dead, what does the scene become?

Answer 25

Crime scene (legal)

Question 26

If someone is dead, what should be done?

Answer 26

Cover body but do not touch it any more.
Write everything down.
Photograph
Send messengers to contact authorities
Care for the emotional needs of the group.