Questions and Answers
What does SAMPLE stand for?
Signs and symptoms, allergies, medications, past pertinent medical history, last oral intake/insulin, events leading up.
What does OPQRST stand for?
Onset, palliative/provocative, quality, region/radiation, severity, time.
What does DCAP-BTLS stand for?
Deformities, contusions, abrasions, punctures, burns, tenderness, lacerations, swelling.
What does AEIOU-TIPS stand for?
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What does FAST stand for?
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What does CPR-GLOBES stand for?
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What are the five rights of medication?
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What acronym is used for the primary assessment?
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Study Notes
Acronyms Used in EMT
- SAMPLE: Clinical tool for patient assessment including signs & symptoms, allergies, medications, past medical history, last oral intake/insulin, and events leading up to the current situation.
- OPQRST: A mnemonic for a detailed pain assessment covering Onset, Palliative/Provocative factors, Quality of pain, Region/Radiation, Severity, and Time of occurrence.
Trauma Assessment Acronym
- DCAP-BTLS: A systematic approach for trauma evaluation focusing on Deformities, Contusions, Abrasions, Punctures, Burns, Tenderness, Lacerations, and Swelling.
Differential Diagnosis for Altered Mental Status
- AEIOU-TIPS: A guide for assessing altered mental status, including Alcohol, Electrolytes/epilepsy, Insulin, Oxygen, Uremia (kidney issues), Trauma/temperature/toxidrome, Infection, Psychosis, and Stroke.
Stroke Recognition
- FAST: A rapid assessment tool for stroke recognition involving Facial droop, Arm weakness or drift, Slurred speech, and Time of onset (last known normal).
Vital Signs and Assessment
- CPR-GLOBES: A checklist for vital signs involving Circulation (heart rate), Pressure (blood pressure), Respiration rate, Glasgow Coma Scale, Lung sounds, Oxygen saturation, Blood glucose level, Eyes, and Skin assessment.
Medication Safety
- Five Rights of Medication Administration: Ensures safe medication delivery focusing on Right patient, Right medication, Right dose, Right delivery route, and Right time.
Primary Assessment Acronyms
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BSMNAS, GRC, ABOCL:
- BSMNAS: BSI (Body Substance Isolation), mechanism of injury, number of patients, assistance, spinal precautions.
- GRC: General impression, responsiveness, circulation.
- ABOCL: Airway, Breathing, Oxygen, Circulation, Life threats.
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Test your knowledge of essential EMT acronyms with this quick quiz. You'll learn the meanings of SAMPLE, OPQRST, and DCAP-BTLS, crucial for emergency medical situations. Perfect for EMT students and professionals looking to refresh their memory.
