Primary Survey in CRITICAL patients should take no longer than
_______________, with on-scene times lasting ____________ or less. -
ANSWERS✔✔two (2) minutes, five (5) minutes (pg 33)
Common cause of missed injuries or errors in treatment? -
ANSWERS✔✔Interruption of Primary Survey by team leader/primary provider
(Pg 34).
Most effective way to avoid missing injuries and administering proper treatment? -
ANSWERS✔✔Delegation of tasks to supporting team members/additional
providers where possible (Pg 34).
Purpose of the initial assessment during Primary Survey? -
ANSWERS✔✔Prioritize the patient & ID life-threats (Pg 34).
Define the Acronym "CABC" used during Initial assessment/general impression. -
ANSWERS✔✔C - Control life-threatening hemorrhage
A - Airway
B - Breathing
C - Circulation (Pg 34)
Define "AVPU" - ANSWERS✔✔Determines level of mental status.
A - Alert
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