What does the acronym SAMPLE stand for in patient history?
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Signs/symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Pertinent history, Last oral intake, Events leading up.
What does the acronym OPQRST assess?
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Onset, Provocation/palliation, Quality, Radiation, Severity, Time.
What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult at rest?
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12–20 breaths per minute.
What is the normal respiratory rate for an infant?
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30–60 breaths per minute.
What is the normal respiratory rate for a child (1–12 years)?
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15–30 breaths per minute.
What is the normal adult heart rate range?
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60–100 beats per minute.
What is the normal heart rate for a newborn?
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100–160 beats per minute.
What is considered normal adult systolic blood pressure?
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Less than 120 mmHg.
What is the formula to estimate minimum acceptable systolic BP for a child >1 year?
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70 + (2 x age in years) mmHg.
What is the first step of the scene size-up?
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Ensure scene safety (BSI/PPE, scene hazards, number of patients, need for additional resources).
What does the primary assessment identify first?
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Life-threatening conditions requiring immediate intervention (airway, breathing, circulation, disability, exposure).
What is the correct order of assessment in the primary survey?
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X-massive hemorrhage (if applicable), Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure.