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- 3. the protection of an area of pain by the patient; the spasms of muscles to minimize movement that might cause pain
- 5. how an injury happened, like a fall, car crash, or burn, which helps predict the type and severity of injuries.
- 8. the heartbeat you can feel on the inside of the arm between the shoulder and elbow usually used for checking babies or blood pressure
- 14. a memory device used for assessing the medical patient
- 15. a way to record and track a patients blood pressure and related info in medical charts
- 17. someone seeking care for an illness or internal health problem, not for an injury or trauma
- 18. the basic emergency steps to check if someone’s airway is open they’re breathing and their heart is pumping
- 19. monitoring the patient's signs and symptoms over time and documenting any changes
- 22. what a patient feels or experiences that can’t be directly measured, like pain, dizziness, or nausea.
- 24. an examination conducted on stable patients, focusing on a specific injury or medical complaint
- 26. objective evidence of a medical condition that others can see, measure, or observe, like a rash, swelling, or high blood pressure
- 27. AlertVerbalPainfulUnresponsive
- 29. a detailed check of a patient after life-threatening problems are addressed, including vital signs, medical history, and a full head-to-toe exam.
- 31. the heartbeat you can feel on either side of the neck used to check circulation
- 32. the first measurements of pulse breathing blood pressure and temperature that you use to compare later changes
- 33. the first step in an emergency where you quickly check the area for safety, the number of patients, and what resources you’ll need before helping.
- 34. a memory tool to ask about a patient’s medical history
- 35. when part of the chest moves opposite to normal during breathing, usually a sign of a serious chest injury like a flail chest
- 37. any condition that may pose an immediate threat to the patients life, such as problems with the airway, breathing, circulation, or saftey
- 38. when the windpipe (trachea) shifts to one side of the neck, often a sign of serious chest problems like a collapsed lung or tension pneumothorax.
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- 1. one who has a physical injury caused by an external force
- 2. using your hands to hold a body part, usually the head or neck, still to prevent movement and avoid further injury.
- 4. the heartbeat you can feel on the top of the foot, used to check blood flow to the lower leg and foot
- 6. when the veins in the neck look swollen or bulging, usually a sign of heart or fluid problems.
- 7. the type or cause of a patient’s medical problem, like infection, heart attack, or diabetes
- 9. the first check of a patient to find and treat life-threatening problems, focusing on Airway, Breathing, Circulation, and consciousness.
- 10. small dots of infection, scarring or bruising that form a track along a vein; may be an indication of IV drug abuse
- 11. actions taken by healthcare workers to improve a patient’s health or fix a problem, like giving medicine, starting an IV, or helping someone breathe.
- 12. the reason EMS was called in the patients own words
- 13. safety steps healthcare workers use to avoid contact with blood and body fluids
- 16. the first informal impression of the patients overall condition
- 20. a faster-than-normal heartbeat checked during the secondary assessment, usually after life-threatening issues are addressed.
- 21. the process of examining a patient to find out their condition, including checking vital signs, symptoms, and medical history.
- 23. the ongoing process of repeatedly checking a patient’s condition and vital signs to monitor changes and guide care
- 25. a crackling or popping sound or feeling under the skin or in a joint, usually caused by air, gas or bone fragments
- 28. a quick test to see how well blood is flowing to the extremities by pressing on a nail or fingertip and seeing how fast color returns
- 30. these are extra muscles your body uses to help you breathe when it’s hard to get enough air
- 36. the heartbeat you can feel on the wrist, on the thumb side, often used to check circulation in the arm.