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NAVY HOSPITAL CORPSMAN, HCB TEST 2 EXAM WITH ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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NAVY HOSPITAL CORPSMAN,HCB TEST 2 EXAM WITH
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
The passageway by which air enters and leaves the body
Airway
A prehospital assessment that is the first step in the total assessment of the
pa9ent
Primary assessment
A prehospital assessment that is a rapid assessment of the head, chest,
abdomen, pelvis, extremi9es, and posterior of the body to detect signs and
symptoms of an injury
Rapid trauma assessment
Procedure for detec9ng changes in a pa9ents condi9on
Reassessment
Assessment done a@er the scene safety and primary assessment that includes
pt hx, review of systems, physical exam and vital signs
Secondary assessment
Injury caused by a blow that does not penetrate the skin or other body 9ssues
Blunt force trauma
In medicine the reason for a call to ems
Chief complaint
The course of the blood from the heart through the arteries, caps, and veins
back again to the heart
Circula9on
, A condi9on of being stretched, inflated, or larger than normal
Distension
Impression of the pa9ents condi9on that is formed on first approaching the
pa9ent based on pa9ents environment, c/c, and appearance
General impression
A pa9ent with one or more medical diseases or condi9ons
Medical pa9ent
What pulse divides the medial malleolus and heel into the lateral and medial
plantar arteries
Posterior 9bial
What pain involves the many factors that influence the pa9ents report of pain
(psychiatric condi9ons)
Psychogenic pain
What pulse runs along the line between the first and second toe, and its pulse
point is felt in the mid foot
Doralis pedis
What type of pain is the altera9on of central nervous system processing of
sensa9on, leading to amplifica9on of pain signals
Central sensi9za9on
What is used in conjunc9on with the stethoscope to allow you to accurately
obtain the pa9ents bp
Sphygmomanometer
What is an electronic device for determining the amount of o2 carried in the
blood
Pulse oximeter
What is an electronic temp measurement tool capable of taking oral, axillary, or
rectal temp
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