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What do the components of the primary victim survey evaluate?
What do the components of the primary victim survey evaluate?
Responsiveness, airway, breathing, and circulation
The primary survey includes checking for the victim's history.
The primary survey includes checking for the victim's history.
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What is the first step in victim assessment?
What is the first step in victim assessment?
During the breathing assessment, check for __________, sound, and feeling.
During the breathing assessment, check for __________, sound, and feeling.
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Which of the following is NOT part of the SAMPLE history?
Which of the following is NOT part of the SAMPLE history?
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What does AVPU stand for in assessing the level of consciousness?
What does AVPU stand for in assessing the level of consciousness?
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The __________ survey assesses the victim's history and performs a physical examination.
The __________ survey assesses the victim's history and performs a physical examination.
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Study Notes
Victim Assessment
- Danger survey: Determines environmental hazards, cause of injury, and number of victims.
Primary Victim Survey
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Goal: Identify life-threatening conditions requiring immediate care.
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Steps:
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Responsiveness: Tap & shout "Are you okay?"
- If unresponsive, call for help & activate EMS.
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Airway Opening/Cervical Spine Stabilization:
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Use head tilt-chin lift maneuver, or jaw thrust if neck injury suspected.
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Clear airway of foreign objects.
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Breathing:
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Check for chest movement, listen for breath sounds, feel for expired air.
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Assess for 10 seconds before concluding breathing is absent.
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Circulation:
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Check for pulse for 5-10 seconds.
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Identify & control any severe bleeding.
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Assess for shock manifestations and provide treatment if necessary.
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Secondary Victim Survey
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Goal: Gather further information to guide treatment.
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Components:
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Victim History (SAMPLE):
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S: Signs and symptoms
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A: Allergies
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M: Medications
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P: Previous medical history
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L: Last meal
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E: Event
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Physical Examination:
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Vital Observations:
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Level of Consciousness (AVPU): A - Alert, V - Verbal, P - Painful, U - Unconscious
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Breathing Rate, Rhythm, Depth: Note any breathing difficulties (e.g., pain) or abnormal sounds (e.g., gasping, wheezing).
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Pulse Rate and Rhythm: Note any irregularities.
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Skin: Assess temperature, color, moisture, and capillary refill.
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Pain (PQRST):
- P: Precipitating factors
- Q: Quality of pain
- R: Region/Radiation
- S: Severity
- T: Timing
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Description
This quiz focuses on assessing victims in emergency situations. It covers vital steps including the primary and secondary victim surveys, identifying life-threatening conditions, and initial care requirements. Gain knowledge about environmental hazards and proper response techniques.
