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EMR CHAPTER 10 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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EMR CHAPTER 10What are the 8 basic components of the primary assessment? - answer1. general
impression
2. level of consciousness
3. airway
4. breathing
5. circulation
6. disability
7. expose
8. update EMS
General impression - answerhow the patient looks to you, as you approach
chief complaint - answerwhat patient says is wrong
what are the early signs of a serious condition? - answerunresponsive, altered mental
status
anxious
cool and sweaty
chest pain or trouble breathing
severe pain
severe hemorrhage
level of consciousness - answerpatients responsiveness
what are the four levels of level of consciousness? - answeralert
verbal
pain
unresponsive
patent - answeropen airway that appears to remain open
agonal breathing - answernot normal breathing
breathing - answermust be a normal rate and depth
circulation - answerkey to check circulation is to check for pulse. if responsive, check
wrist. unresponsive, check neck
disability - answerused with trauma patients checking CNS
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