EMT Lesson Plans

Chapter 8: Patient Assessment

National EMS Education Standard Competencies

Assessment Applies scene information and patient assessment findings (scene size-up, primary and secondary assessment, patient history, and reassessment) to guide emergency management. Skills Objectives 1. Demonstrate the techniques used to mechanically restrain a patient. (pp 712–713) 2. Demonstrate the assessment of a patient’s abdomen. (pp 610–611) 3. Demonstrate how to remove the stinger from a honeybee sting and proper patient management following its removal. (p 649) 4. Demonstrate how to use an EpiPen auto-injector. (pp 655–656, Skill Drill 18-1) 5. Demonstrate the assessment and care of a patient with hypoglycemia and a decreased level of consciousness. (pp 624–626, 630–632) 6. Demonstrate how to administer glucose to a patient with an altered mental status. (pp 631–632, Skill Drill 17–1)

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