Exam (elaborations) Misc HSC

SAMPLE stands for - ANSWER-Signs and symptoms Allergies Medication Past medical history Last oral intake Events leading up to A patient has cool skin, shallow breathing and a diminished LOC. Your interventions would be: - ANSWER-Increase depth of respirations, high flow oxygen, and transport ASAP Initial Assessment includes - ANSWER-Forming a general impression A fall patient has discoloration and tenderness to the left side of the chest. Upon auscultation, you hear diminished breath sounds on the affected side. You should: - ANSWER-Classify the patient as major trauma and immediately transport Traumatic Asphyxia presents as - ANSWER-bulging eyes and discoloration of the body above the shoulders What are the quickest ways to assess perfusion? - ANSWER-Capillary refill and pulse A patient with diminished level of consciousness, abdominal bleeding and a swollen and deformed arm is an example of: - ANSWER-Major Trauma If your patient has develops severe dyspnea after you have already sealed their sucking chest wound, you should - ANSWER-Lift the occlusive dressing upon exhalation to release the air and then re-seal it. If your patient gags when trying to insert an OPA, you should - ANSWER-remove the oropharyngeal airway and prepare for the patient to vomit.