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What does the 'Q' in the PQRST pain characteristics stand for?
What does the 'Q' in the PQRST pain characteristics stand for?
During a head to toe examination, which of the following does NOT represent a component of DOTS?
During a head to toe examination, which of the following does NOT represent a component of DOTS?
What should you feel for during the neck examination?
What should you feel for during the neck examination?
What action is taken to assess the chest during an examination?
What action is taken to assess the chest during an examination?
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Which area should NOT be checked for CSF or bleeding during an examination?
Which area should NOT be checked for CSF or bleeding during an examination?
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When checking the head, what should you specifically inspect besides the skull?
When checking the head, what should you specifically inspect besides the skull?
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What is the primary purpose of the capillary refill test?
What is the primary purpose of the capillary refill test?
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What is the primary purpose of a danger survey during a victim assessment?
What is the primary purpose of a danger survey during a victim assessment?
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During the shoulder and collarbone examination, what action is performed?
During the shoulder and collarbone examination, what action is performed?
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Which step follows the evaluation of the victim's responsiveness in the primary survey?
Which step follows the evaluation of the victim's responsiveness in the primary survey?
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What is a critical aspect to assess when checking for breathing in the primary survey?
What is a critical aspect to assess when checking for breathing in the primary survey?
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How long should you check for breathing before concluding it is absent?
How long should you check for breathing before concluding it is absent?
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What is NOT a component of the primary victim survey?
What is NOT a component of the primary victim survey?
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What should be done if a victim does not respond during the primary survey?
What should be done if a victim does not respond during the primary survey?
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When checking for pulse during the primary survey, how long should you check for?
When checking for pulse during the primary survey, how long should you check for?
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Which method should NOT be used to open the airway in case of suspected neck injury?
Which method should NOT be used to open the airway in case of suspected neck injury?
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What does the acronym 'CSM' stand for when assessing the upper extremities?
What does the acronym 'CSM' stand for when assessing the upper extremities?
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What is the primary purpose of applying slight pressure to each quadrant of the abdomen?
What is the primary purpose of applying slight pressure to each quadrant of the abdomen?
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What should be done if no suspected spinal cord injury is present when checking the back?
What should be done if no suspected spinal cord injury is present when checking the back?
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During the leg examination, which components are included in the assessment?
During the leg examination, which components are included in the assessment?
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What technique is recommended for checking the hips?
What technique is recommended for checking the hips?
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Which component is included in the SAMPLE history when assessing a victim?
Which component is included in the SAMPLE history when assessing a victim?
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What does the 'A' in AVPU stand for when checking the victim's level of consciousness?
What does the 'A' in AVPU stand for when checking the victim's level of consciousness?
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Which of the following is assessed when checking the pulse of a victim?
Which of the following is assessed when checking the pulse of a victim?
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What should be determined regarding a victim's breathing during the physical examination?
What should be determined regarding a victim's breathing during the physical examination?
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What does the 'M' in SAMPLE stand for in the context of victim history?
What does the 'M' in SAMPLE stand for in the context of victim history?
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Which aspect is NOT part of evaluating skin characteristics during a physical examination?
Which aspect is NOT part of evaluating skin characteristics during a physical examination?
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What should be the first action in the secondary survey of a victim?
What should be the first action in the secondary survey of a victim?
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What method is used to check the level of consciousness in the AVPU scale?
What method is used to check the level of consciousness in the AVPU scale?
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Study Notes
Victim Assessment
- Victim assessment is a crucial first aid skill requiring understanding of each step and decision-making abilities.
- Components of victim assessment include danger survey, primary victim survey (initial assessment), and secondary victim survey.
Danger Survey
- A danger survey assesses the accident scene to identify hazards, the cause of injury, and the number of victims.
Primary Victim Survey
- Aims to identify life-threatening problems requiring immediate care.
- Components of a primary survey include: Evaluating responsiveness, opening the airway and stabilizing the cervical spine, checking breathing, checking circulation (pulse, hemorrhage, and shock).
Steps of Primary Survey
- Check for responsiveness: Tap and gently shake victim, shouting "Are you okay?". If no response, call for help and activate emergency medical services (EMS).
- Airway opening and cervical spine stabilization: Open airway by head tilt-chin lift or jaw thrust if neck injury suspected. Clear airway of foreign objects.
- Breathing: Look, listen, and feel for breathing by observing chest movement, listening for breath sounds, and feeling for expired air. Assess for 10 seconds if breathing is absent.
- Circulation: Check pulse for 5-10 seconds. Check for severe bleeding and control if found. Checking for manifestations of shock and treating if found.
Secondary Victim Survey
- Components of secondary survey (SAMPLE) include: Signs and symptoms, allergies, medications, previous medical history, last meal, and events.
- Physical Examination: Checks vital observations (level of consciousness- AVPU), including alert, response to verbal stimuli, response to painful stimuli or unconscious, and head-to-toe checks examining deformities, open wounds, tenderness, swelling, skull, eyes, nose, ears, mouth, neck, shoulders, collarbone, chest, abdomen, hips, extremities (upper and lower including circulation, sensation and movement), and back, including babinski reflex.
Breathing
- Look, listen, and feel for breathing, note rhythm, depth, and any difficulties.
Pulse
- Determine pulse rate and rhythm.
Skin Characteristics
- Observe skin temperature, color, moisture and capillary refill.
Pain Characteristics
- Identifying pain based upon precipitating factors, quality, region, severity, and time.
Head to Toe Examination
- Assessing each body area for deformities, open wounds, tenderness, and swelling.
- Checking the head, including the skull and eyes, as well as the neck, shoulders, collarbone, chest, abdomen, hips and the extremities (both upper and lower including circulation, sensation and movement), the back.
- Evaluate Babinski reflex.
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Test your knowledge on victim assessment in first aid. This quiz covers the vital components of danger surveys, primary and secondary assessments, and the necessary steps for evaluating a victim’s condition. Ensure you're prepared to take appropriate action in emergency situations.
