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Initial assessment should include
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c/c ABC, skin signs, pulse, mental status. For trauma pt MOI and obvious trauma should be noted. Should be a clear picture determining if the pt is stable or unstable.
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12.6
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Transporting emergent
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Life-threatening? Yes
Pt stable? No |
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field diagnosis
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A determination of what a paramedic thinks is the pt's current problem, usually based on the pt history and the c/c.
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12.22
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Be aware that _________ can start trauma.
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medical
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12.7
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According to Nancy the first two important pieces of information of the pt Hx are...
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their name, and c/c
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12.7
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Good eye contact shows that your....
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listening.
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12.11
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What phrases can be use to encourage pt dialog?
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"That's helpful" "Anything else you can think of?" "Please go on" Nodding your head and using an appropriately placed "okay," every now and then lets the pt know you are getting the message.
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12.11
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Take situations ______________ not personal.
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professionally
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12.17
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When an angry subject leaves the room according to Nancy...
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follow them while trying to diffuse the situation and ensuring that they are not getting a weapon.
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12.18
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With intoxication you need to be...
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more suspicious for it masking another problem.
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Explain two basic types of depression
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Situational depression-A reaction to a stressful even in pt's life.
Chronic depression-Ongoing and does not always have an apparent cause. |
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