Chapter 9 Emergency Preparedness Flashcards
(34 cards)
Evaluation of a patient’s condition
Assessment
Moist
Clammy
A written plan that describes procedures and roles that must be in place for emergency situations
Emergency Action Plan
An examination of the patient to determine the presence of any life threatening emergencies; the initial assessment of airway, breathing, and circulation of a patient
Primary survey
A device made specifically to cut off the side tabs of the face mask to hinge it back or remove it
Trainer’s Angles
A state of unconsciousness or deep stupor
Coma
The method used to turn a patient with a spinal injury, in which the patient is moved to the side in one motion
Log Roll
A head-to-toe physical assessment; an additional assessment of a patient to determine the existence of any injuries other than those found in primary survey
Secondary survey
The ability to comprehend one’s environment regarding time, place, situation, and identity of a person
Orientation
How an injury occurred
Mechanism of injury
Expand or swollen
Distended
Surgically constructed opening in the throat used for breathing
Stoma
Fluid secreted from the nose
Mucus
A bluish tint to the skin and mucous membrane caused by a decrease in oxygen
Cyanosis
The abbreviation for pupils equal and react to light
PERL
A gray skin color seen in shock patients
Ashen
To listen
Auscultate
Inhalation; the act of breathing something into the lungs
Inspiration
Exhalation; the act of breathing out
Expiration
Swelling because of excess fluid in the tissues
Edema
A thorough examination of a specific part of the body to determine the extent of injury that may have occurred
Isolated injury assessment
A system of medical evaluation based on history observation, palpation , and stress tests
HOPS
Movement of a joint through a range of motion produced by muscle contraction (w/o assistance)
Active range of motion
Movement of a joint through a range of motion produced by an outside force (with assistance)
Passive range of motion
