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6 Cards in this Set
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The 7 Basic Vital Signs
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1. pulse
2. respiration 3. pupils 4. blood pressure 5. skin 6. levels of consciousness 7. capillary refill |
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The 4 Abnormal Skin Colors
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1. flushed (red)
2. pale (white, ashen, or graying) 3. jaundice (yellow) 4. cyanosis (blue-gray) |
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4 Factors in Adequate Breathing Assessment
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1. rate
2. rhythm 3. quality 4. depth (tidal volume) |
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3 Factors in Skin Assessment
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1. color
2. temperature 3. moisture |
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3 Factors in Pulse Assessment
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1. rate
2. strength 3. regularity |
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5 Guidlines for carrying a patient on a Cot
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1. be sure you know the weight you are carrying before starting
2. coordinate your movements with those of the other team members while constantly communicating with them 3. Do not twist your body as you are carrying the patient 4. keep the weight as close to your body as possible, while keeping back in a locked position 5. be sure to flex at the hips, and not at the waist, bend at the knees, and do not hyper extend your back |
