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What is the primary purpose of conducting a secondary assessment in patient care?
What is the primary purpose of conducting a secondary assessment in patient care?
Which communication technique is NOT recommended during history-taking in patient care?
Which communication technique is NOT recommended during history-taking in patient care?
What is the OPQRST method primarily used for in patient assessment?
What is the OPQRST method primarily used for in patient assessment?
In which situation should an unstable patient be reassessed?
In which situation should an unstable patient be reassessed?
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What should be considered when addressing sensitive topics like alcohol/drug use in patient care?
What should be considered when addressing sensitive topics like alcohol/drug use in patient care?
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Why is it important to gather patient history from various sources before transport?
Why is it important to gather patient history from various sources before transport?
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Study Notes
- Secondary assessment follows primary survey in patient care, involving detailed history taking to understand chief complaint, signs, and symptoms
- Importance of gathering comprehensive patient history from various sources like family, friends, and medical tags without delaying transport for unstable patients
- Use appropriate communication techniques during history-taking, including open-ended questions, empathy, and avoiding leading questions
- Assessing pain using OPQRST method, considering factors like onset, provoking factors, quality, radiation, and severity on a scale from 0 to 10
- Inquire about patient interventions before calling 911, identify pertinent negatives, and consider past medical history, allergies, medications, and events
- Address sensitive topics like alcohol/drug use, domestic violence, and sexual history with care and confidentiality
- Assess communication barriers like language barriers and hearing impairments, use interpreters or alternative communication methods
- Conduct a full secondary assessment involving systematic physical examination from head to toe, including vital signs, respiratory, neurological, and musculoskeletal assessments
- Importance of reassessment in patient care to monitor changes in condition, vital signs, response to treatment, and overall improvement or deterioration
- Unstable patients should be reassessed every 5 minutes, while stable patients should be reassessed every 15 minutes to ensure ongoing monitoring and proper care
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Description
Learn about the importance of comprehensive patient history-taking, effective communication techniques, pain assessment methods, addressing sensitive topics, and conducting systematic physical examinations in emergency care. Understand the significance of reassessment for monitoring patient condition and ensuring appropriate care.
