HCB 102 Patient Assessment
AirwayANSThe passageway by which air enters and leaves the body.
Primary assessmentANSA prehospital assessment that is the first step in the total assessment of the
patient. (focus on ABC's)
Rapid trauma assessmentANSA prehospital assessment that is a rapid assessment of the head, chest,
abdomen, pelvis, extremities, and posterior of the body to detect signs and symptoms of injury.
ReassessmentANSA prehospital assessment that is a procedure for detecting changes in a patient's
condition. It involves four steps: repeating the primary assessment, repeating and recording vital
signs, repeating physical exam, and checking interventions.
Secondary AssessmentANSA prehospital assessment done after the scene safety and primary
assessment that includes patient history, review of systems, physical examination and vital signs.
Blunt force traumaANSInjury caused by a blow that does not penetrate the skin or other body tissues
BreathingANSInhalation and exhalation of air or gaseous mixtures
Chief complaintANSThe reason for the call or reason for their visit, usually in their own words
CirculationANSThe course of the blood from the heart through the arteries, capillaries, and veins
back again to the heart
CyanosisANSBluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes caused by an excess of
deoxygenated hemoglobin in the blood
Continum of careANSA concept involving an integrated system of care that guides and tracks patient
over time through a comprehensive array of health services spanning all levels on intensity
Danger zoneANSThe area around the wreckage of a vehicle collision or other incident within which
special safety precautions should be taken
, Detailed physical examANSan assessment of the head, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, extremities, and
posterior of the body to detect signs and symptoms of injury
DiagnosisANSA description or label for a patient's condition that assists a clinician in further
evaluation and treatment
DistentionANSA condition of being stretched, inflated, or larger than normal
DyspneaANSDifficulty breathing
General impressionANSImpression of the patient's condition that is formed on first approaching the
patient, based on the patient's environment, chief complaint, and appearance.
Index of suspicionANSAwareness that there may be injuries
InterventionANSAction taken to correct or manage a patients problem
InterviewANSA verbal interaction with a patient for a specific purpose
Mechanism of injury (MOI)ANSA force or forces that may have caused injury
Medical patientANSA patient with one or more medical diseases or conditions
Mental StatusANSLevel of responsiveness
Nature of illnessANSWhat is medically wrong with a patient
ObjectiveANSDirect observation from what you see, hear, smell, and touch
Open ended questionsANSA question requiring more than just a "yes" or "no" question
AirwayANSThe passageway by which air enters and leaves the body.
Primary assessmentANSA prehospital assessment that is the first step in the total assessment of the
patient. (focus on ABC's)
Rapid trauma assessmentANSA prehospital assessment that is a rapid assessment of the head, chest,
abdomen, pelvis, extremities, and posterior of the body to detect signs and symptoms of injury.
ReassessmentANSA prehospital assessment that is a procedure for detecting changes in a patient's
condition. It involves four steps: repeating the primary assessment, repeating and recording vital
signs, repeating physical exam, and checking interventions.
Secondary AssessmentANSA prehospital assessment done after the scene safety and primary
assessment that includes patient history, review of systems, physical examination and vital signs.
Blunt force traumaANSInjury caused by a blow that does not penetrate the skin or other body tissues
BreathingANSInhalation and exhalation of air or gaseous mixtures
Chief complaintANSThe reason for the call or reason for their visit, usually in their own words
CirculationANSThe course of the blood from the heart through the arteries, capillaries, and veins
back again to the heart
CyanosisANSBluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes caused by an excess of
deoxygenated hemoglobin in the blood
Continum of careANSA concept involving an integrated system of care that guides and tracks patient
over time through a comprehensive array of health services spanning all levels on intensity
Danger zoneANSThe area around the wreckage of a vehicle collision or other incident within which
special safety precautions should be taken
, Detailed physical examANSan assessment of the head, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, extremities, and
posterior of the body to detect signs and symptoms of injury
DiagnosisANSA description or label for a patient's condition that assists a clinician in further
evaluation and treatment
DistentionANSA condition of being stretched, inflated, or larger than normal
DyspneaANSDifficulty breathing
General impressionANSImpression of the patient's condition that is formed on first approaching the
patient, based on the patient's environment, chief complaint, and appearance.
Index of suspicionANSAwareness that there may be injuries
InterventionANSAction taken to correct or manage a patients problem
InterviewANSA verbal interaction with a patient for a specific purpose
Mechanism of injury (MOI)ANSA force or forces that may have caused injury
Medical patientANSA patient with one or more medical diseases or conditions
Mental StatusANSLevel of responsiveness
Nature of illnessANSWhat is medically wrong with a patient
ObjectiveANSDirect observation from what you see, hear, smell, and touch
Open ended questionsANSA question requiring more than just a "yes" or "no" question
