Triage
The process fo establishing treatment and transport priorities.
Cyanosis
A bluish gray skin color associated with reduced oxygen levels.
Subcutaneous Emphysema
Air under the skin.
Tachycardia
A heart rate greater than 100 beats/min.
Conjuctivia
Lining of the eyelid.
Symptom
Subjective finding that the patient feels.
Accessory Muscles
Secondary muscles of respiration.
Breath Sounds
Indication of air movement in the lungs.
Chief Complaint
The reason a patient called for help.
Diaphoretic
Profuse sweating.
Jaundice
Yellow skin color due to liver disease or dysfunction.
Orientation
The mental status of a patient.
OPQRST
The six pain questions.
Palpate
Examine by touch.
Responsiveness
The way in which a patient responds to external stimuli.
Retractions
Movements in which the skin pulls in around the ribs during inspiration.
Sclera
White of the eyes.
Frostbite
Damage to tissues as the result of exposure to cold.
Crepitus
A crackling sound.
Paradoxical Motion
Motion of a segment of chest wall that is opposite the normal movement during breathing.
What does the pain feel like? Descripes which assessment tool.
Quality
How long have you had the pain? Descripes which assessment tool.
Timing
Are you taking any medications? Descripes which assessment tool.
Medications
Did you eat this morning? Descripes which assessment tool.
Last oral Intake
Does anything make the pain feel better or worse? Descripes which assessment tool.
Provocation/palliation
On a scale of 1 to 10, how do you rate your pain? Descripes which assessment tool.
Severity
What were you doing before this happened? Descripes which assessment tool.
Events leading up to the illness
What type of reaction do you have when you take medication? Descripes which assessment tool.
Allergies
Does the pain move anywhere? Descripes which assessment tool.
Region/radiation
When did the problem begin? Descripes which assessment tool.
Onset
Does your chest hurt? Descripes which assessment tool.
Signs and Symptoms
Have you been recently ill?
Past medical history