Acronyms Flashcards
(100 cards)
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What does DCAP-BTLS help the EMT assess?
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Injuries
2
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What does the “d” in DCAP-BTLS stand for?
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Deformities
3
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What does the “c” in DCAP-BTLS stand for?
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Contusions
4
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What does the “a” stand for in DCAP-BTLS?
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Abrasions
5
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What does the “p” in DCAP-BTLS stand for?
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Punctures/Penetrations
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What does the “b” in DCAP-BTLS stand for?
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Burns
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What does the “t” in DCAP-BTLS stand for?
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Tenderness
8
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What does the “L” in DCAP-BTLS stand for?
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Lacerations
9
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What does the “s” in DCAP-BTLS stand for?
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Swelling
10
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What does the acronym “SAMPLE” help the EMT assess?
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Medical history
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What does the “S” in SAMPLE stand for?
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Signs and symptoms
12
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What does the “a” in SAMPLE stand for?
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Allergies
13
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What does the “m” in SAMPLE stand for?
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Medications
14
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What does the “p” in sample stand for?
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Pertinent past history
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What does the “L” in SAMPLE stand for?
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Last oral intake
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What does the “E” in SAMPLE stand for?
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Events leading to chief complaint
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What does the abbreviations OPQRST help the EMT assess?
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Pain
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What does the “o” in OPQRST stand for?
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Onset. When did this start? What were you doing?
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What does the “p” in OPQRST stand for?
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Provocation. What makes it feel better or worse?
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What does the “Q” in OPQRST stand for?
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Quality. Can you describe the pain, is it dull or sharp?
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What does the “R” in OPQRST stand for?
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Radiation. Where does the pain go? Is the pain spreading, or is it stationary?
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What does the “S” in OPQRST stand for?
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Severity. Describe the intensity of the pain on a scale of 1 - 10.
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What does the “T” in OPQRST stand for?
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Time. How long has this been going on?
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GCS
What is the highest total you can have when assigning a patient with a GCS score?
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15
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GCS
What is the lowest point value you can assign a patient with a GCS score?
3
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GCS
What are the 3 categories associated with a GCS score? What is the highest point value for each category?
Eye Response = 4
Verbal Response = 5
Motor Response = 6
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GCS
Eye Response
What is the point value for a patient opening his/her eyes spontaneously?
4
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GCS
Eye Response
What is the point value for a patient that only opens his/her eyes to speech?
3
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GCS
Eye Response
What is the point value for a patient that only opens his/her eyes to pain?
2
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GCS
Eye Response
What is the point value for a patient that does not have any eye response?
1
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GCS
Verbal Response
What is the point value for a patient that verbally responds and is oriented to time and place?
5
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GCS
Verbal Response
What is the point value of a patient that is confused?
4
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GCS
Verbal Response
What is the point value assigned to a patient that verbally responds with inappropriate words?
3
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GCS
Verbal Response
What is the point value that is assigned to a patient that is verbally responding with incomprehensible sounds?
2
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GCS
Verbal Response
What is the point value assigned to a patient that has no verbal response?
1
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GCS
Motor Response
What is the point value assigned to a patient that obeys commands?
6
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GCS
Motor Response
What is the point value assigned to a patient that moves to localized pain?
5
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GCS
Motor Response
What is the point value assigned to a patient that has flexion withdrawal from pain?
4
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GCS
Motor Response
What is the point value assigned to a patient that has abnormal flexion (decorticate)?
3
40
GCS
Motor Response
What is the point value assigned to a patient that has abnormal extension (decerebrate)?
2
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GCS
Motor Response
What is the point value assigned to a patient that has no motor response?
1
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Rule of 9's
What is the point value assigned to an adult patient's head?
9
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Rule of 9's
What is the point value assigned to an adult patient's left arm?
9
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Rule of 9's
What is the point value assigned to an adult patient's right arm?
9
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Rule of 9's
What is the point value assigned to an adult patient's front torso?
18
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Rule of 9's
What is the point value assigned to an adult patient's back torso?
18
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Rule of 9's
What is the point value assigned to an adult patient's genital region?
1
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Rule of 9's
What is the point value assigned to an adult patient's left leg?
18
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Rule of 9's
What is the point value assigned to an adult patient's right leg?
18
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Rule of 9's
What is the point value assigned to an infant patient's head?
18
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Rule of 9's
What is the point value assigned to an infant patient's left arm?
9
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Rule of 9's
What is the point value assigned to an infant patient's right arm?
9
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Rule of 9's
What is the point value assigned to an infant patient's front torso?
18
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Rule of 9's
What is the point value assigned to an infant's back torso?
18
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Rule of 9's
What is the point value that is assigned to an infant patient's genital region?
1
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Rule of 9's
What is the point value assigned to an infant patient's left leg?
14
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Rule of 9's
What is the point value assigned to an infant patient's right leg?
14
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What type of burn is classified when showing signs of the following:
- Painful
- No edema
- Redness
- Blanches with pressure
Superficial
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What type of burn is classified when showing the following signs:
- Blistered
- Moist
- Painful
Partial thickness
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What type of burn is classified when showing the following signs:
- Dry
- Discolored
- No pain
Full thickness
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What is the blast category that causes injuries from a direct effect from the blast shockwave?
Primay
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What is the blast category of a blast that causes injuries from impact of fragments (from exploding device or environment?
Secondary
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What is the blast category of a blast that causes injuries because the blast wave propels the body into objects or large objects strike the body?
Tertiary
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What is the blast category of a blast that contaminates the environment from the device?
Quartenary
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What is the blast category of a blast that causes bodily absorption of device additives?
Quinary
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What is the blast category of a blast that causes the following injuries:
- Shear and stress forces on tissues
- Tympanic membrane rupture, blast lung, ocular injuries, concussion
Primary
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What is the blast category of a blast that causes the following injuries:
- Penetrating trauma
- Amputations
- Lacerations
Secondary
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What is the blast category of a blast that causes the following injuries:
- Crush injuries
- Blunt trauma
Tertiary
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What is the blast category of a blast that causes the following injuries?
- Burns, inhalation injury
- Exposure to toxic substances
Quarternary
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What is the blast category of a blast that causes the following injuries:
- Hypermetabolic state
Quinary
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What is the range of age for a neonate?
Birth to 1 month.
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What is the range of age for an infant?
1 month to 1 year
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What is the range of age for a toddler?
1 to 3 years
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What is the range of age for a preschooler?
4 to 6 years.
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What is the pulse range for a preschooler (4 to 6 years)?
80 to 140 beats per minute
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What is the respiratory rate for a preschooler (4 to 6 years)?
20 to 25 breaths/min
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What is the systolic blood pressure range of a preschooler?
80 to 100 mm Hg
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What is the range of age for school-age children?
6 to 12 years
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What is the range of age for an adolescent (teenager)?
12 to 18 years
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What is the pulse range for an adolescent?
60 to 100 beats per minute
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What is the respiratory range for an adolescent?
12 to 20 respirations
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What is the systolic blood pressure range for an adolescent?
90 to 110 mm Hg
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What is the range of age for an early adult?
19 to 40
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What is the pulse range for an early adult (19 - 40)?
60 to 100 beats per minute
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What is the respiratory range of an early adult (19 to 40)?
12 to 20 breaths/min
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What is the systolic blood pressure range for an early adult (19 - 40)?
90 - 120 mm Hg
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What is the range of age for a middle adult?
41 - 60
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What is the pulse range for a middle adult (41 to 60)?
60 - 100 beats per minute
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What is the respiratory range for a middle adult (41 - 60)?
12 to 20 breaths a minute
90
What is the systolic blood pressure range for a middle adult (41 - 60)?
90 to 140 mm Hg
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What is the range of age for an older adult?
61 years and older
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What is the normal blood pressure range for a neonate?
60/20 mm Hg – 90/60 mm Hg
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What is the normal blood pressure range for an infant?
87/53 mm Hg – 105/66 mm Hg
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What is the normal blood pressure range for a toddler?
95/53 mm Hg – 105/66 mm Hg
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What is the normal blood pressure range for a preschooler?
95/56 mm Hg – 110/70 mm Hg
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What is the normal blood pressure range for a school-age child?
97/57 mm Hg – 112/71 mm Hg
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What is the normal blood pressure range for an adolescent?
112/66 mm Hg – 128/80 mm Hg
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What is a normal blood pressure for a young adult (18-39)?
119/70 mm Hg
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What is a normal blood pressure for a middle adult (40-59)?
124/77 mm Hg
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What is a normal blood pressure for a late adult (60+)?
133/69 mm Hg
