Patient Assessment II

Scene Size-up consists of all EXCEPT

• determining MOI
• considering additional resources
• determining level of responsiveness
• Using PPE / standard precautions

Normal Respiratory Rate in Adult Patient:

• 5-10
• 12-20
• 15-30
• 20-30

The best indicator of a patient's brain function is:

• mental status
• papillary response
• pulse
• respiratory rate and depth

What is the MOST effective method of assessing the quality of air movement in the lungs?

• Auscultating breath sounds with a stethoscope
• Looking for accessory muscle use
• Applying a pulse oximeter
• Checking for cyanosis

For most patients, an Emergency Medical Responder's assessment begins with performing a scene size-up followed by:

• a secondary assessment.

• a primary assessment.

• obtaining vital signs.

• determining the nature of illness.

After arriving on scene but before making patient contact, you should:

• perform a primary assessment.

• contact medical direction.

• perform a secondary assessment.

• take BSI precautions.

The primary assessment begins with:

• assessing the patient's mental status.

• assessing the patient's airway.

• forming a general impression.

• evaluating the patient's circulation.

The assessment of a patient's level of responsiveness includes using the ________ scale.

• AVPU

• ABC

• SAMPLE

• BP-DOC

When assessing circulation for a responsive adult patient, you should assess the ___________ pulse.

• carotid

• pedal

• radial

• distal

The first and most important general principle of patient assessment states:

• if patient behavior does not seem "right", consider that something is seriously

• do no further harm.

• take vital signs.

• watch for skin color changes.