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signs of life are the
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vital signs
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baseline vital signs are the
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first set of vitals taken
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necessary assessment equipment includes
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sphygmomanometer, stethoscope, wristwatch, penlight, shears, pen and notebook, ppe(gloves, etc.) and pulse oximeter
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rales
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constriction and inflamation reducing the diameter of the inner bronchioles
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rhonchi
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mucus blocking the larger bromchioles
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pulsus paradoxus
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decrease in the strength of the pulse during the insiratory phase of the patient(during inhalation)
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in assessing the skin, you will look for...
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color, temperature, condition, and capillary refill
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pallor
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paleness(of the skin)
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capillary refill
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the time it takes for th capillary to fill up again with blood. check by pressing on the skin
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consensual reflex
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both pupils respond when light is shined in only one eye
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fixed pupil
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one or both eyes do not respond to light shined in them
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Korotkoff sound
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first distinct sound of a pulse
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orthostatic vital signs
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vitals taken in the supine position and the upright standing position after 2 minutes(tilt test)
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the "sixth vital sign"
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pulse oximeter reading
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statistical and demographic info includes
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date, time, and identifying data(age, sex, race)
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SAMPLE
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signs and symptoms, allergies, medications, pertinent past history, last oral intake, events leading up to illness or injury
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OPQRST
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onset, provocation/palliation/position, quality, radiation, severity, time
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3 goals of scene size up are
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Identify possible safety hazards, what led you to being called, and if additional resources are needed
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MOI
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mechanism of injury
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NOI
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Nature of Illness
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PEARL
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Pupils Equal And Reactive to Light
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mmHg
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milimeters of mercury
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stable- check vitals every ____ minutes
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15
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unstable- check vitals every ____minutes
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5
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