Emergency Critical Care Triage

Questions and Answers

What is the primary purpose of triage in emergency care?

To determine the urgency for treatment (correct)

To perform surgical procedures

To provide long-term treatment plans

To evaluate patient satisfaction

Mucous membranes are assessed in both respiration and perfusion evaluations.

True

What does CPP stand for in the context of head trauma assessment?

Cerebral Perfusion Pressure

The normal rectal temperature is considered to be _____ degrees Celsius.

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Match the following assessments with their focus:

<p>Respiration = Airway and oxygenation Awareness = Consciousness level Perfusion = Blood circulation Sepsis = Temperature regulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Triage

Initial step for evaluating the urgency of treatment and necessary interventions.

Respiration

Assessment includes airway patency, respiratory rate, effort, and pattern.
Examination of mucous membranes for color and moisture.
Use of pulse oximeter to measure oxygen saturation levels.

Awareness

Conscious Assessment:
- Yes: Can be alert, depressed, or delirious.
- No: Can present as stuporous or comatose.

Secondary Assessments

Perfusion

Evaluate mucous membranes for color and hydration status.
Check peripheral pulses for strength and regularity.
Conduct heart auscultation to assess heart rate, sounds, and rhythm.

Pupil Assessment

Test pupillary light response to assess neurological function.
Identify conditions like miosis (constricted pupils) or mydriasis (dilated pupils).
Assess for oculocephalic reflexes and presence of strabismus or nystagmus.

Head Trauma

Monitor cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP): CPP = mean arterial pressure - intracranial pressure.
Ensure adequate oxygenation.
Address blood pressure under treatment (BPU).
Identify and manage hypovolemia.
Maintain head elevation at 30° to optimize intracranial pressure.

Sepsis

Identify signs of sepsis, including a rectal temperature at or above 74°C.

Description

This quiz focuses on emergency critical care triage, emphasizing the preliminary assessment needed to determine the urgency of treatment. Key components include evaluating respiration and awareness, along with secondary assessments such as perfusion. Test your understanding of these vital assessment skills.