Front
What is the first step of the Scene Size-Up?
Back
BSI and Scene Safety
Ensuring personal protection and verifying the environment is safe for the crew.
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EMT & Paramedic Basics - 50 Key Concepts
Essential knowledge for EMT and paramedic students covering patient assessment, emergencies, and interventions.
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Front
What is the primary goal of the Primary Assessment?
Back
Identify and treat immediate life threats
Focuses on the ABCs (Airway, Breathing, Circulation) and rapid transport decisions.
Front
What does the 'V' stand for in the AVPU scale?
Back
Verbal
The patient responds only when spoken to or shouted at.
Front
In the OPQRST mnemonic, what does 'Onset' refer to?
Back
What the patient was doing when the pain started
Determines if the event was sudden or gradual.
Front
In the SAMPLE history, what does the 'S' represent?
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Signs and Symptoms
Signs are objective findings; symptoms are subjective feelings reported by the patient.
Front
What is the normal respiratory rate for a healthy adult?
Back
12 to 20 breaths per minute
Rates outside this range may indicate respiratory distress or failure.
Front
What is the normal capillary refill time for an adult?
Back
Less than 2 seconds
Delayed refill suggests poor peripheral perfusion or shock.
Front
In DCAP-BTLS, what does the 'D' stand for?
Back
Deformities
Used during the secondary assessment to identify structural abnormalities.
Front
What does the PEARRL acronym assess?
Back
Pupils
Pupils Equal, And Round, Regular in size, React to Light.
Front
What does Systolic Blood Pressure represent?
Back
Pressure in the arteries during ventricular contraction
The top number in a blood pressure reading.
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