EMR Ch.5 Assessment

Blood pressure (BP) is defined as:

• The force of blood against the walls of arteries

• The rate of blood flow through veins

• The oxygen level in the blood

• The sugar level in the blood

The term 'Brachial artery' as it relates to Emergency Care for Professional Responders is defined as:

• A major blood vessel of the upper arm

• A type of emergency medical equipment

• A protocol for assessing patient responsiveness

• A common injury in emergency situations

The term 'Carotid arteries' as it relates to Emergency Care for Professional Responders is defined as:

• The main arteries that supply blood to the brain, neck, and face.

• The veins that return blood from the brain to the heart.

• The arteries that supply blood to the arms and legs.

• The vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart.

Define the term 'Chief complaint' as it relates to Emergency Care for Professional Responders.

• The primary symptom that a patient states as the reason for seeking medical care.

• The diagnosis given by the doctor after examination.

• The treatment plan proposed by the medical team.

• The medical history of the patient.

Define the term 'Cyanosis' as it relates to Emergency Care for Professional Responders.

• A condition where the skin turns blue due to lack of oxygen

• A type of fracture common in emergency situations

• A method of resuscitation used by first responders

• A type of allergic reaction causing skin rash

Define the term 'Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)' as it relates to Emergency Care for Professional Responders.

• A scale to measure the level of consciousness in a person.

• A tool to assess the severity of a heart attack.

• A method to evaluate respiratory function.

• A technique for measuring blood pressure.

Define the term 'Glucometry' as it relates to Emergency Care for Professional Responders.

• A method to measure blood glucose levels

• A technique for assessing blood pressure

• A procedure for checking heart rate

• A way to evaluate respiratory function

The term 'Golden Hour' as it relates to Emergency Care for Professional Responders is defined as:

• The first 60 minutes after a traumatic injury, during which prompt medical treatment is crucial to improve survival chances.

• A period of time in the morning when emergency responders are most active.

• The last hour of a responder's shift, often considered the most challenging.

• A term used to describe the optimal time for training emergency responders.

Define the term 'Head-tilt/chin-lift' as it relates to Emergency Care for Professional Responders.

• A technique to open the airway by tilting the head back and lifting the chin.

• A method to check for breathing by observing chest movements.

• A procedure to immobilize the neck during spinal injury treatment.

• A way to measure pulse rate by feeling the carotid artery.

Define the term 'Jaw thrust' as it relates to Emergency Care for Professional Responders.

• A technique used to open the airway by lifting the jaw forward without moving the neck.

• A method to measure blood pressure in emergency situations.

• A procedure to immobilize a fractured limb.

• A technique to perform CPR on infants.