Terms in this set (76)
Throughout the entire call since emergencies are
dynamic, always-changing events. The scene size
up should begin as you are arriving to the scene
When are scene size-up components
and end when the call is over.
considered?
You must do a thorough scene size up before
acting.
(Page 290 - 291)
BSI/Standard Precautions
Identify for a Mechanisim of injury or Nature of
Illness.
What are the components to the scene Number of patients
size-up? Evaluate and radio for additional resources early.
C-spine precautions
(Page 290)
(Refer to NREMT Skill Sheets)
, Fighting or loud voices.
Weapons visible or in use
What are some signals of danger from
Signs of alcohol or other drug use
violence that you may observe as you
Unusual silence
approach the scene?
Knowledge of prior violence
(Pages 296 - 297)
Gloves, gown, mask, face shield.
Any time an EMT encounters sever bleeding, it
should be dealt with immediately.
What type of personal protective
Remember that the order in which you provide
equipment should be worn when dealing
care in is determined by choosing to address the
with a patient with severe bleeding?
condition that would be likely to kill the patient
first.
(Pages 299 and 327)
Because there are actually three collisions
Why does the law of inertia explain why involved: 1. The vehicle collision 2. A body
internal injuries can occur in a patient in an collision 3. An organ collision when the person's
automobile crash? organs strike the interior surfaces of the body.
(Pages 302 - 303)
, The height from which the patient fell.
The surface the patient fell onto.
The part of the patient that hit the surface.
What are important factors to consider for Anything that interrupts the fall.
a patient that has fallen? Any fall greater than 20 feet for an adult and 10
feet for a child is considered to be a severe fall
for which transport to a trauma center is
recommended. (Pages 305 - 306)
Damage directly from the projectile
Pressure related damage or cavitation (Pages 306
Bullets cause damage in two ways
- 307)
Impression of the patient's condition that is
formed on first approaching the patient, based
General Impression
on the patient's environment, chief complaint, and
appearance. (Pages 315, 316 and 318)
To assess the patent's level of responsiveness or
mental status.
What is the AVPU scale used for?
Alert, verbal, painful and unresponsive.
(Page 321)
Throughout the entire call since emergencies are
dynamic, always-changing events. The scene size
up should begin as you are arriving to the scene
When are scene size-up components
and end when the call is over.
considered?
You must do a thorough scene size up before
acting.
(Page 290 - 291)
BSI/Standard Precautions
Identify for a Mechanisim of injury or Nature of
Illness.
What are the components to the scene Number of patients
size-up? Evaluate and radio for additional resources early.
C-spine precautions
(Page 290)
(Refer to NREMT Skill Sheets)
, Fighting or loud voices.
Weapons visible or in use
What are some signals of danger from
Signs of alcohol or other drug use
violence that you may observe as you
Unusual silence
approach the scene?
Knowledge of prior violence
(Pages 296 - 297)
Gloves, gown, mask, face shield.
Any time an EMT encounters sever bleeding, it
should be dealt with immediately.
What type of personal protective
Remember that the order in which you provide
equipment should be worn when dealing
care in is determined by choosing to address the
with a patient with severe bleeding?
condition that would be likely to kill the patient
first.
(Pages 299 and 327)
Because there are actually three collisions
Why does the law of inertia explain why involved: 1. The vehicle collision 2. A body
internal injuries can occur in a patient in an collision 3. An organ collision when the person's
automobile crash? organs strike the interior surfaces of the body.
(Pages 302 - 303)
, The height from which the patient fell.
The surface the patient fell onto.
The part of the patient that hit the surface.
What are important factors to consider for Anything that interrupts the fall.
a patient that has fallen? Any fall greater than 20 feet for an adult and 10
feet for a child is considered to be a severe fall
for which transport to a trauma center is
recommended. (Pages 305 - 306)
Damage directly from the projectile
Pressure related damage or cavitation (Pages 306
Bullets cause damage in two ways
- 307)
Impression of the patient's condition that is
formed on first approaching the patient, based
General Impression
on the patient's environment, chief complaint, and
appearance. (Pages 315, 316 and 318)
To assess the patent's level of responsiveness or
mental status.
What is the AVPU scale used for?
Alert, verbal, painful and unresponsive.
(Page 321)
