HCB 102 Question and answers rated A+ HCB 102; patient assessment
primary assessment
prehospital assessment
first step, focuses exclusively on life threat that interfere with airway, breathing and circulation (ABC's)
rapid trauma assessment
prehospital assessment
rapid assessment of th...
HCB 102; patient assessment
primary assessment
prehospital assessment
first step, focuses exclusively on life threat that interfere with airway, breathing
and circulation (ABC's)
rapid trauma assessment
prehospital assessment
rapid assessment of the head, chest, abdomen, pelvis, extremities and
posterior to detect signs and symptoms of injury
reassessment
prehospital assessment
4 step procedure that detects changes in a patients condition
1. repeat primary
2. repeat secondary
3. vitals
4. checking interventions
secondary assessment
prehospital assessment
, done after scene safety and primary assessment. includes patient history,
review of systems, physical exam and vital signs
breathing
inhalation and exhalation of air or gaseous mixtures
airway
the passageway in which air enters and leaves the body
chief complaint
reason for call (in EMS) or reason for their visit (inpatient/outpatient)
-usually in their own words
cyanosis
a bluish discoloration of the skin resulting from poor circulation or inadequate
oxygenation of the blood.
detailed physical exam
assessment of head, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, extremities and posterior
of body
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