What are the goals and purposes of an on-site examination? Schedule a follow-up appointment, prescribe medication, recommend rest Perform a detailed blood test, conduct a full body scan, provide a diagnosis Administer first aid, call emergency services, notify family members Rule out life-threatening injuries, determine injury severity, decide on transport method

Rule out life-threatening injuries, determine injury severity, decide on transport method

Which components are included in a primary survey during an on-site examination? Schedule a follow-up, recommend physical therapy, suggest dietary changes Check for unconsciousness, examine vital signs, check airway, breathing, and circulation Perform a full body scan, take a detailed medical history, conduct a psychological evaluation Administer medication, apply a bandage, provide hydration

Check for unconsciousness, examine vital signs, check airway, breathing, and circulation

What are the components of a secondary survey for an unconscious patient? Look for life-threatening conditions, gather history from bystanders, perform observation and palpation Provide immediate first aid, call emergency services, notify next of kin Schedule a follow-up appointment, recommend rest, prescribe medication Conduct a psychological assessment, perform a blood test, administer a stress test

Look for life-threatening conditions, gather history from bystanders, perform observation and palpation

What components should be considered when gathering history from bystanders for an unconscious patient? Current medications, dietary habits, exercise routine, sleep patterns Previous surgeries, chronic illnesses, lifestyle habits, stress levels Family medical history, recent travel history, vaccination status, allergies Cause of unconsciousness, onset of loss of consciousness, duration of unconsciousness, medical history

Cause of unconsciousness, onset of loss of consciousness, duration of unconsciousness, medical history

What are the components of observation/inspection for an unconscious patient? Provide immediate first aid, call emergency services, notify family members Schedule a follow-up appointment, recommend rest, prescribe medication Perform a psychological evaluation, conduct a blood test, administer a stress test Check for life-threatening conditions, observe patient positioning, inspect head to toe for trauma

Check for life-threatening conditions, observe patient positioning, inspect head to toe for trauma

What are the components of palpation for an unconscious patient? Provide immediate first aid, call emergency services, notify next of kin Confirm presence and strength of vital signs, screen for trauma, palpate head to toe for deformities Schedule a follow-up appointment, recommend rest, prescribe medication Conduct a psychological assessment, perform a blood test, administer a stress test

Confirm presence and strength of vital signs, screen for trauma, palpate head to toe for deformities

When is a referral needed for an unconscious patient? Patient has a history of similar incidents, symptoms are mild, patient is stable Patient fails to gain consciousness, cause of unconsciousness is undetermined, presence of abnormal vital signs Patient requests a second opinion, family members are concerned, insurance requires it Patient is conscious, symptoms are improving, patient feels comfortable

Patient fails to gain consciousness, cause of unconsciousness is undetermined, presence of abnormal vital signs

What components should be included in the history of a conscious patient during an examination? Determine mechanism of injury, ask about sensations, inquire about symptom location and intensity Conduct a psychological evaluation, perform a blood test, administer a stress test Schedule a follow-up appointment, recommend rest, prescribe medication Provide immediate first aid, call emergency services, notify family members

Determine mechanism of injury, ask about sensations, inquire about symptom location and intensity

What are the components of observation for a conscious patient during an examination? Provide immediate first aid, call emergency services, notify family members Check for movement and position, observe for pain, fear, panic, and skin color Schedule a follow-up appointment, recommend rest, prescribe medication Conduct a psychological evaluation, perform a blood test, administer a stress test

Check for movement and position, observe for pain, fear, panic, and skin color

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What is the examination called that is performed when a patient goes down during a practice, game, event, or at a work setting?

What are the goals and purposes of an on-site examination?

Which components are included in a primary survey during an on-site examination?

What are the components of a secondary survey for an unconscious patient?

What components should be considered when gathering history from bystanders for an unconscious patient?

What are the components of observation/inspection for an unconscious patient?

What are the components of palpation for an unconscious patient?

When is a referral needed for an unconscious patient?

What components should be included in the history of a conscious patient during an examination?

What are the components of observation for a conscious patient during an examination?

What is the procedure for screening a suspected spinal injury?

What is the procedure for screening a suspected head injury?

What is the procedure for screening a suspected bone injury?

What is the procedure for screening a limb showing deformity?

What is the procedure for screening a suspected muscle injury?

What is the procedure for screening a suspected ligamentous injury?

What is included in the checklist for examining a conscious patient?

What is included in the checklist for a clinical exam?

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