Patient assessment Word Scramble
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| Question | Answer |
| What is observed in the initial rapid assessment? | Urgent of not urgent |
| If a patient is urgent, what is first protocol? | Immediate intervention and transport |
| What RR is considered normal? | 12-24/minute RR |
| What is the normal capillary refill? | <2 seconds |
| What is a normal pulse rate? | 60-100 BPM |
| What is a bradycardia pulse rate? | <60BPM |
| What is a tachycardia pulse rate? | >100BPM |
| What is the normal BP range? | 120/80 mmHg |
| What is the range for the Glascow Coma Scale? | 3-15 GCS |
| What is the normal Blood Glucose Level? | 4-9 mmol/l |
| What is the regular internal tempertature | 36.5 -> 37.5 |
| What is SAMPLE | Signs & sympotoms, Allergies, Medications, Previous medical history, Last oral intake, Events leading up to problem |
| What is the ABCDE approach? | Process of patient assessment |
| What is checked during A? | Airways: talking/open and clear airways |
| What is checked during B? | Breathing: Respiratory rate, SPO2, Auscultate for lung sounds |
| What is checked during C? | Circulation: BP, BPM, Capillary refill, ECG, Skin assessment |
| What is checked during D? | Disability: BSL, GCS, Pupils, Temperature |
| What is checked during E? | Exposure: Skin checks, any unnoticed causes of injury |
| What are some examples of serious medical urgencies in the "breathing" assessment? | Acute Sever asthma, Anaphylaxis , Pulmonary Oedema. Major haemorrhage |
| What should cardiovascular collapse treatment by directed at? | control of bleeding, shock position, fluid replacement, and restoration of tissue perfusion. |
| What are some common causes of unconsciousness? | – Profound hypoxia – Hypercapnia – Cerebral hypoperfusion – Recent administration of sedative or analgesic drugs – Hypoglycaemia |
| Naloxone (Narcan) |
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