Medical History and Medications
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Which of the following is true regarding a person's medical history and current medications?

  • Knowing a person's medical history has no impact on the seriousness of an injury.
  • Knowing a person's medical history can help determine the seriousness of an injury. (correct)
  • Knowing a person's medical history can worsen the seriousness of an injury.
  • Knowing a person's medical history is irrelevant in determining the seriousness of an injury.
  • Why is it important to ask good questions and carefully listen to the patient's answers?

  • To pass the time while waiting for medical assistance.
  • To make the patient feel more comfortable.
  • To avoid asking unnecessary questions.
  • To gather clues about other concerns that should be pursued. (correct)
  • What is the purpose of recording sets of vital signs in a backcountry setting?

  • To avoid asking unnecessary questions.
  • To evaluate whether the patient's condition is improving or deteriorating. (correct)
  • To make the patient feel more comfortable.
  • To pass the time while waiting for medical assistance.
  • Why is it important to know if a patient is getting better, worse, or remaining stable in a backcountry setting?

    <p>To provide appropriate medical care.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can a person's response to a medical situation vary?

    <p>People vary in their response.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential consequence of not identifying a person's previous medical history or current medications?

    <p>The injury may become more serious</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for responders to ask good questions and carefully listen to the patient's answers?

    <p>To identify potential concerns that should be pursued</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a potential change in a patient's condition that can be evaluated by recording sets of vital signs?

    <p>The patient's response to treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to know if a patient is on blood thinners and suspects a potential internal bleed?

    <p>To prevent the patient from decompensating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it vital to know if a patient is getting better, worse, or remaining stable in a backcountry setting?

    <p>To determine if the patient needs transportation to a hospital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identifying facts regarding a person’s previous ______ history or indeed current medications, may actually increase the seriousness of an otherwise simple injury and require a more rapid response

    <p>medical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For example, someone who is on ______ and whom we suspect has a potential internal bleed, may decompensate much faster than a person not on that medication

    <p>blood thinners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    These ______ may not be immediately obvious or volunteered by the patient

    <p>issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ______ responder will have to become a detective, asking good questions and carefully listening for answers that provide clues as to other concerns that should be pursued

    <p>astute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    As we have the patient in our care for an extended period in a backcountry setting, it is vital that we know if they are getting better, worse or remaining ______

    <p>stable</p> Signup and view all the answers

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