KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE
- Discuss the reasons for reconsideration concerning the mechanism of injury. (pp. 233, 245)
- State the reasons for performing a rapid trauma assessment. (pp. 246-247)
- Recite examples and explain why patients should receive a rapid trauma assessment. (pp. 246-247)
- Describe the areas included in the rapid trauma assessment and discuss what should be evaluated. (pp. 246-253) (Scan 10-1, pp. 234-235; Scan 10-3, pp. 242-244; Scan 10-4, p. 249; Scan 10-5, pp. 250-252)
- Differentiate when the rapid assessment may be altered in order to provide patient care. (pp. 246-247, 253-254)
- Discuss the reason for performing a focused history and physical exam. (p. 232)
- Recognize and respect the feelings that patients might experience during assessment. (pp. 235, 237, 248, 253)
- Discuss the components of the detailed physical exam. (pp. 254-255, 258-261) (Scan 10-6, pp. 255-258)
- State the areas of the body that are evaluated during the detailed physical exam. (p. 254)
- Explain what additional care should be provided while performing the detailed physical exam. (pp. 254-255, 258-261)
- Distinguish between the detailed physical exam that is performed on a trauma patient and that of the medical patient. (p. 261)
- Explain the rationale for the feelings that these patients might be experiencing. (pp. 235, 237, 248, 253)
SKILLS
- Demonstrate the rapid trauma assessment that should be used to treat a patient based on mechanism of injury.
- Demonstrate the skills involved in performing the detailed physical exam.
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