Term
| how many body scans are in the patient assessment? |
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Definition
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Term
| when is the first body scan performed? |
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Definition
| during primary assessment and assessing circulation, checking for blood |
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Term
| during which part of the patient assessment do you take vitals and what other treatment should you attempt? |
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Definition
| during history taking/vitals and attempt SAMPLE |
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Term
| what additional step is taken during a trauma assessment that is not done in a medical assessment during the primary assessment? |
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Definition
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Term
| when is the 3rd body scan performed and what are you looking for? |
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Definition
| during secondary assessment and looking for secondary injuries |
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Term
| what should be assessed in all extremities during the 2nd and 3rd body scans? |
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Definition
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Term
| what areas of the body should be checked during the rapid scan and body scan? |
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Definition
head and neck
chest
abdomen
pelvis
extremities
posterior |
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Term
| what are the steps of a trauma patient assessment?(5) |
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Definition
scene size up
primary assessment
history/vitals taking
secondary assessment
reassessment |
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Term
| during the (2nd) rapid body scan, what should be done when an injury is found/reported? |
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Definition
| have your partner manage and treat |
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Term
| what is done during the secondary assessment and where is this typically performed? |
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Definition
| full body scan (3rd scan) in the ambulance |
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