Emergency Medical Assessment Basics

What is the purpose of the AVPU scale?

To classify levels of responsiveness

Where can the brachial pulse be felt?

On the medial side of the upper arm

What does the term 'guarded' mean in the context of patient assessment?

Protection of an area of pain by the patient

What does the acronym BP-DOC stand for?

Memory aid for a physical exam of a trauma patient Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a focused secondary assessment?

Focusing on a specific injury or medical complaint Signup and view all the answers

What is crepitus in the context of patient assessment?

Grating noise or sensation felt when broken bone ends rub together Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of OPQRST in patient assessment?

Onset, Provocation, Quality, Region, Severity, Time Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a scene size-up in patient assessment?

To identify any obvious or potential hazards in the scene Signup and view all the answers

What does jugular vein distention indicate?

Abnormal bulging of the veins indicating cardiac compromise Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of rapid secondary assessment in patient assessment?

To perform a quick head-to-toe assessment of critical patients Signup and view all the answers

What does tracheal deviation indicate?

Shifting of the trachea caused by pressure inside the chest Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of trending in patient assessment?

To monitor patient's signs and symptoms over time Signup and view all the answers

What is paradoxical movement an indication of?

Chest wall trauma Signup and view all the answers

Where can radial pulse be felt?

On the anterior aspect of the wrist on the same side as the thumb Signup and view all the answers

What is manual stabilization?

Using hands to physically hold a body part and keep it from moving Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by mechanism of injury?

Force or forces that may have caused injury Signup and view all the answers