Demonstrate a secondary assessment.
Demonstration should include
- carrying out a focused assessment of pain
- assessing vital signs
- assessing breath sounds
- using techniques of physical examination for various body systems
- respiratory system, including breath sound quality
- cardiovascular system
- neurological system
- musculoskeletal system
- major anatomical regions
- age-related variations for pediatric or geriatric patients.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What determines whether a patient should have a rapid physical exam or a focused exam?
- What are some specific techniques used during a physical exam?
- What are the components of a set of baseline vital signs? What does each one tell an EMT about a patient’s condition?