Knowledge and Attitude
- Discuss the reasons for reconsideration concerning the mechanism of injury. (pp. 197–199, 210) (Scan 10-2, pp. 203–206)
- State the reasons for performing a rapid trauma assessment. (pp. 211–212)
- Recite examples and explain why patients should receive a rapid trauma assessment. (pp. 211–212)
- Describe the areas included in the rapid trauma assessment and discuss what should be evaluated. (pp. 211–212) (Scan 10-1, p. 201; Scan 10-4, p. 214; Scan 10-5, pp. 216–218)
- Differentiate when the rapid assessment may be altered in order to provide patient care. (pp. 211–212, 219)
- Discuss the reason for performing a focused history and physical exam. (p. 198) (Scan 10-3, pp. 207–209)
- Recognize and respect the feelings that patients might experience during assessment. (p. 202, 215)
- Discuss the components of the detailed physical exam. (pp. 219–221, 225–226) (Scan 10-6, pp. 222–224)
- State the areas of the body that are evaluated during the detailed physical exam. (p. 219)
- Explain what additional care should be provided while performing the detailed physical exam. (pp. 219–221, 225–226)
- Distinguish between the detailed physical exam that is performed on a trauma patient and that of the medical patient. (p. 226)
- Explain the rationale for the feelings that these patients might be experiencing. (pp. 202, 215)
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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