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What is the normal range for Respiration Rate (RR) in breaths per minute?
What is the normal range for Respiration Rate (RR) in breaths per minute?
The Pulse Oximeter is used to measure Heart Rate (HR).
The Pulse Oximeter is used to measure Heart Rate (HR).
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What is the purpose of the OPQRST method?
What is the purpose of the OPQRST method?
To assess patients experiencing pain from a medical complaint
The result of Blood Pressure measurement is recorded with the systolic value as the _____ number and the diastolic value as the _____ number.
The result of Blood Pressure measurement is recorded with the systolic value as the _____ number and the diastolic value as the _____ number.
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Match the vital sign with its normal range:
Match the vital sign with its normal range:
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The SAMPLE method is used to obtain patient history.
The SAMPLE method is used to obtain patient history.
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What is the method of measuring temperature using a digital thermometer placed under the tongue?
What is the method of measuring temperature using a digital thermometer placed under the tongue?
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What is the purpose of the Secondary Survey?
What is the purpose of the Secondary Survey?
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What is the function of the Aorta?
What is the function of the Aorta?
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Veins have thicker walls with muscle tissue.
Veins have thicker walls with muscle tissue.
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What is the normal range for heart rate (HR) in beats per minute (BPM)?
What is the normal range for heart rate (HR) in beats per minute (BPM)?
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The left ventricle pumps out to the rest of the body via the _________ (large artery).
The left ventricle pumps out to the rest of the body via the _________ (large artery).
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Match the following with their corresponding characteristics:
Match the following with their corresponding characteristics:
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What is the correct way to count heart rate?
What is the correct way to count heart rate?
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The Systolic Pressure is the pressure when ventricles are relaxing.
The Systolic Pressure is the pressure when ventricles are relaxing.
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What is Blood Pressure?
What is Blood Pressure?
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What is the purpose of reassessing vital signs during the Secondary Survey?
What is the purpose of reassessing vital signs during the Secondary Survey?
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The Skeletal System is responsible for producing RBCs and WBC in red bone marrow.
The Skeletal System is responsible for producing RBCs and WBC in red bone marrow.
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What is the primary purpose of the Axial Skeleton?
What is the primary purpose of the Axial Skeleton?
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The head-to-toe assessment involves exposing certain areas of the body for a visual inspection, and it's essential to __________ only what you absolutely must.
The head-to-toe assessment involves exposing certain areas of the body for a visual inspection, and it's essential to __________ only what you absolutely must.
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Match the following components of the Skeletal System with their functions:
Match the following components of the Skeletal System with their functions:
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What is the purpose of assessing the patient's face for signs of pain during the head-to-toe assessment?
What is the purpose of assessing the patient's face for signs of pain during the head-to-toe assessment?
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Implied consent is required when assessing an unconscious patient.
Implied consent is required when assessing an unconscious patient.
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What is the purpose of assessing the patient's vital signs during the Secondary Survey?
What is the purpose of assessing the patient's vital signs during the Secondary Survey?
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Study Notes
Vital Signs
- Respiration Rate (RR) is measured in breaths per minute (RPM), with one breath being 1 inhalation and 1 exhalation
- To measure RR, count for 30 seconds and multiply by 2
- Normal RR is 12-20 RPM
Heart Rate (HR)
- Heart Rate (HR) is reported in beats per minute (BPM)
- Count HR for 15 seconds and multiply by 4
- Normal HR is 60-100 BPM
Oxygen Saturation (SPO2)
- SPO2 measures the level of oxygen in the blood using a pulse oximeter
- Normal SPO2 is 95-100%
Blood Pressure
- BP is the pressure blood exerts against the inner walls of blood vessels
- Two arterial measurements: Systolic Pressure (top #) and Diastolic Pressure (bottom #)
- To check BP, place the cuff on the upper arm above the brachial pulse site, palpate the brachial pulse site, and then place the stethoscope over it
Secondary Survey
- Paramedic 1: obtain patient history using SAMPLE and OPQRST, and perform a detailed head-to-toe assessment
- Paramedic 2: reassess vital signs
SAMPLE
- Sign and Symptoms: indications of injury?
- Allergies: any medical or other allergies?
- Medications: is the patient on any medications? What are they?
- Past Medical History: does the patient have a previous medical condition?
- Last meal: what and when did the patient last eat?
- Events Preceding: what was the patient doing prior to injury or medical complaint?
OPQRST
- Onset: when did the pain start?
- Provoke: does anything make it feel better or worse?
- Quality: how would you describe the pain?
- Region/Radiation: where do you have pain and does it radiate anywhere?
- Severity: rate pain from 0-10
Head-to-Toe Assessment
- Perform a detailed check of the patient for any injuries they may have
- Involves exposing certain areas of the body for a visual inspection
- Look for: contusions, lacerations, abrasions, punctures, symmetry/swelling, deformity
- Feel for: tenderness, instability, crepitus, subcutaneous emphysema, symmetry/swelling, deformity
Reassessing Vital Signs
- Reassess vital signs during the secondary survey, depending on the patient's condition
- Check: Level of Response, Blood Glucose Levels, Pupils, Oxygen Saturation, Respiration Rate, Heart Rate, Blood Pressure, Temperature
The Skeletal System
- Functions: support, protection, storage, blood cell formation, movement
- Divisions: Axial Skeleton (bones that run down the center of the body), Appendicular Skeleton (arms and legs, and how they attach to the body)
Cardiac Arrest
- If the patient is A, V, P = ABCS
- If the patient is U = CABS
- Check for pulse: YES, rate, rhythm, volume, and skin condition
Pulse Sites
- Main pulse sites: Radial pulse (wrist), Carotid pulse (under jaw/throat)
Blood Pressure
- Record results with systolic being the top number and diastolic being the bottom number
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Description
This quiz covers the basics of vital signs, including heart rate and respiration rate measurement and normal values.
