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Patient Evaluation & Emergency Response Flashcards

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  1. A patient's blood pressure is 90/60 mmHg with a heart rate of 120 bpm. Which condition does this vital sign combination MOST suggest?

    Answer: Compensated shock

    Low blood pressure with tachycardia is a classic presentation of compensated shock where the body is working hard to maintain perfusion.

  2. Which mnemonic is used by OEC rescuers to assess a patient's pain during the secondary assessment?

    Answer: OPQRST

    OPQRST (Onset, Provocation, Quality, Radiation, Severity, Time) is used to fully characterize a patient's pain complaint.

  3. What does the 'D' in DCAP-BTLS stand for when assessing trauma patients?

    Answer: Deformities

    In DCAP-BTLS, 'D' stands for Deformities, which are abnormal shapes suggesting fractures or dislocations.

  4. A 45-year-old male cross-country skier complains of sudden chest pain radiating to his left arm. The OEC rescuer's priority after scene safety is to:

    Answer: Recognize a potential cardiac emergency and activate EMS immediately

    Chest pain with radiation to the arm is a classic cardiac red flag; activating EMS rapidly improves outcomes for MI patients.

  5. During reassessment of a trauma patient, the OEC rescuer notices the patient's mental status has declined from Alert to responding only to Verbal stimuli. What does this indicate?

    Answer: Patient condition is deteriorating and requires immediate intervention

    A declining level of consciousness is a critical sign of deterioration requiring immediate reassessment and accelerated evacuation.

  6. When assessing respirations in a field setting, which combination of findings indicates inadequate breathing?

    Answer: Rate of 6 breaths/min with cyanosis and shallow depth

    A rate of 6 breaths/min with shallow depth and cyanosis indicates life-threatening respiratory failure requiring assisted ventilation.

  7. In OEC, which patient presentation requires the OEC rescuer to perform a 'rapid trauma assessment' rather than a focused assessment?

    Answer: Unresponsive trauma patient with unknown mechanism

    An unresponsive trauma patient with unknown mechanism warrants a rapid head-to-toe assessment to identify all potential life threats quickly.

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