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, 1. Effects of interventions.
2. Management plans.
3. Re-evaluate ABC's.
4. Evaluate intervention effects.
1. Sodium bicarbonate to reduce acidosis.
2. Dopamine to improve kidney function.
3. Morphine for pain management.
1. Mental status.
2. Airway patency.
3. Breathing rate and quality.
4. Pulse rate and quality.
5. Skin condition.
6. Transport priority.
7. Vital signs.
1. Herniation of abdominal organs into the thorax.
2. Mediastinum displacement.
3. Abdomen may appear hollow.
4. Bowel sounds located in the thorax.
5. Dyspnea.
6. Hypotension.
7. JVD.
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The components of a good patient assessment are?
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1. PPE.
2. Scene safety.
3. Location of all patients.
4. Mechanism of injury or Nature of illness.
5. Initial Assessment.
6. Focused history and physical exam.
1. Protection from infection.
2. Sensation including touch and pain.
3. Temperature regulation.
4. Controls the loss and movement of fluids.
5. Insulation from trauma.
1. Mental status.
2. Airway patency.
3. Breathing rate and quality.
4. Pulse rate and quality.
5. Skin condition.
6. Transport priority.
7. Vital signs.
1. Peritoneal space = organs covered by peritoneal lining.
2. Retroperitoneal space = contains organs posterior to the peritoneal lining.
3. Pelvic space = the organs within the pelvis.
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To provide comfort and reassurance To conduct a thorough physical
to the patient. examination of the patient.
To identify and immediately
correct life-threats to the To gather a complete medical history
patient's airway, breathing, and of the patient.
circulation.
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Which organs are found in the RUQ of the abdomen?
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What should be evaluated during a basic focused assessment?
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, 1. Effects of interventions.
2. Management plans.
3. Re-evaluate ABC's.
4. Evaluate intervention effects.
1. Sodium bicarbonate to reduce acidosis.
2. Dopamine to improve kidney function.
3. Morphine for pain management.
1. Mental status.
2. Airway patency.
3. Breathing rate and quality.
4. Pulse rate and quality.
5. Skin condition.
6. Transport priority.
7. Vital signs.
1. Herniation of abdominal organs into the thorax.
2. Mediastinum displacement.
3. Abdomen may appear hollow.
4. Bowel sounds located in the thorax.
5. Dyspnea.
6. Hypotension.
7. JVD.
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The components of a good patient assessment are?
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1. PPE.
2. Scene safety.
3. Location of all patients.
4. Mechanism of injury or Nature of illness.
5. Initial Assessment.
6. Focused history and physical exam.
1. Protection from infection.
2. Sensation including touch and pain.
3. Temperature regulation.
4. Controls the loss and movement of fluids.
5. Insulation from trauma.
1. Mental status.
2. Airway patency.
3. Breathing rate and quality.
4. Pulse rate and quality.
5. Skin condition.
6. Transport priority.
7. Vital signs.
1. Peritoneal space = organs covered by peritoneal lining.
2. Retroperitoneal space = contains organs posterior to the peritoneal lining.
3. Pelvic space = the organs within the pelvis.
, Don't know?
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What is the purpose of the initial assessment?
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To provide comfort and reassurance To conduct a thorough physical
to the patient. examination of the patient.
To identify and immediately
correct life-threats to the To gather a complete medical history
patient's airway, breathing, and of the patient.
circulation.
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Which organs are found in the RUQ of the abdomen?
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