EMR - Chapter 10: Patient Assessment: The Primary Assessment - Quizlet
after completing the scene size-up and standard precautions (also the step of personal protection can be called BSI or Body Substance Isolation), the primary assessment is the most important part of patient care because it most identify and correct conditions that could kill your patient.
Assesses patient for signs of breathing [observes the patient and determines the absence of breathing or abnormal breathing (gasping or agonal respirations)] 1 NOTE: The examiner must now inform the candidate, “The patient is apneic,” or, “The patient has gasping, agonal respirations.” Checks carotid pulse [no more than 10 seconds] 1
Uses simple knowledge of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system, safety/well-being of the Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), medical/legal issues at the scene of an emergency while awaiting a higher level of care.
PATIENT ASSESSMENT/MANAGEMENT – MEDICAL Candidate: Examiner: Date: Signature: Scenario # Actual Time Started: _____ Possible Points Points Awarded Determines the scene/situation is safe ... ____ Failure to manage the patient as a competent EMR ____ Exhibits unacceptable affect with patient or other personnel
____ Failure to differentiate patient’s need for immediate transportation versus continued assessment or treatment at the scene ____ Performs secondary examination before assessing and treating threats to airway, breathing and circulation ____ Orders a …
Verbalizes the general impression of the patient 1 Determines responsiveness/level of consciousness (AVPU) 1 Determines chief complaint/apparent life-threats 1 Assesses airway and breathing-Assessment (1 point) -Assures adequate ventilation (1 point) -Initiates appropriate oxygen therapy (1 point) 3 Assesses circulation
Demonstrates how and when to reassess the patient to determine changes in condition. CRITICAL CRITERIA - Note: Blocks above with an * have corresponding Critical Criteria below. You must factually document your rationale for checking …
The Practice Script section walks you through a patient scenario and asks you to perform several activities in the EMR related to patient care and the patient’s journey. The optional Proficiency Guide section can be used as either an informal self-assessment tool or as part of a facilitated assessment if required.
Use scene information and simple patient assessment findings to identify and manage immediate life threats and injuries within the scope of practice of the EMR. EMT Applies scene information and patient assessment findings (scene size up, primary and secondary assessment, patient history, and reassessment) to guide emergency management.
After you have completed the Practice Script activities, you can check your skills against those listed in the Proficiency Guide to assess your readiness to use the EMR. Multiple staff can use the same username and patient in the Practice Domain at the same time.