Flashcards on ABCDE Approach in Clinical Patient Assessment
ABCDE Approach in Clinical Patient Assessment: A Student Guide
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Emergency assessment
14 cards
Card 1
Question: What SpO2 threshold is considered above normal in emergency assessment and when should oxygen be administered?
Answer: Above 95% is considered normal. Administer oxygen if saturation is below 95%.
Card 2
Question: How should you explain measuring SpO2 to a patient before placing the device?
Answer: Say: “Mr. Smith, I will place a small device on your finger to check the oxygen level in your blood.”
Card 3
Question: What verbal statement should you give if SpO2 is within the normal range?
Answer: “Saturation is normal; there is no need to administer oxygen.”
Card 4
Question: What should you say and ask if SpO2 is below the normal range?
Answer: State: “Saturation is below the normal range. Mr. Novák, I will put an O₂ mask on you. Do you consent?”
Card 5
Question: List the main components to establish and maintain professional communication with the patient during emergency assessment.
Answer: Greet the patient, address them as Mr./Mrs. + surname, introduce yourself, inform about procedures, and obtain informed consent.
Card 6
Question: Give an example script for greeting, introducing yourself, and obtaining consent during assessment.
Answer: “Good morning, Mr. Novák. I’m Dr / a medical student Krátky. I will continue with the examination. Would that be OK for you?”
Card 7
Question: What should you evaluate regarding the patient's skin during emergency assessment?
Answer: Assess colour and condition (e.g., pale, pink, cold, warm) by inspecting and palpating forehead, neck, chest, and palms; ask aloud about observations.
Card 8
Question: How should you check for external bleeding?
Answer: Thoroughly examine the body for visible external bleeding and ask aloud, e.g., “Is there any visible external bleeding?”
Card 9
Question: What is the normal adult heart rate range to compare with after auscultation?
Answer: The normal physiological pulse in an adult is 60–100 beats per minute.
Card 10
Question: What should you do when auscultating the heart during emergency assessment?
Answer: Measure and auscultate the heart (apical pulse) with a stethoscope, state findings aloud, and compare with the 60–100 bpm standard; comment on whether