Patient Assessment

Question 1

First step

Answer 1

Scene size up:

ensure scene safety
determine mechanism of injury
standard precautions
determine # of patients
consider additional resources

Question 2

Second Step

Answer 2

Primary assessment

general impression
level of consciousness
ABC
perform primary assessment
determine priority and transport

DCAP-BTLS

Question 3

Third Step

Answer 3

History Taking

investigate chief complain and obtain OPQRST and SAMPLE

Question 4

SAMPLE

Answer 4

In history step

*signs/symptoms
*allergies
*medications
*pertinent past medical history
*last oral intake
*events leading up to injury

Question 5

Fourth Step

Answer 5

Secondary Assessment - Medical/Trauma

systematically assess patient
assess vitals

Question 6

Fifth Step

Answer 6

Reassessment

repeat primary
reassess vital
reassess chief complaint
recheck interventions
identify and treat changes in condition

Question 7

How often to reassess stable vs unstable patient

Answer 7

5 mins for unstable
15 mins for stable

Question 8

DCAP BTLS

Answer 8

in primary assessment

*deformity
*contusions
*abrasions
*punctures
*burns
*Tenderness
*lacerations
*swelling

Question 9

OPQRST

Answer 9

in patient history step

*onset
*provocation/palliation
*quality
*region/radiation
*severity
*timing

Question 10

AVPU

Answer 10

Alert
Verbal
Pain
Unresponsive