Archer [2022] COMPLETE SOLUTION
At minimum, what initial actions should be
performed within 10 minutes of Mrs. Archer's
arrival at the emergency department? Correct
Answer: 1. Conduct the primary assessment.
2. Establish cardiac monitoring.
3. Obtain a full set of vital signs.
4. Order a brain imaging study (CT or MRI).
5. Draw blood for laboratory studies.
Which additional assessment should the team
perform emergently if it will not delay brain
imaging? Correct Answer: 12-lead ECG
What is the time frame for ordering brain imaging?
Correct Answer: Within 10 minutes
What is the time frame for obtaining the brain
imaging results? Correct Answer: Within 20
minutes
What is the time frame for interpreting the brain
imaging scan? Correct Answer: Within 45 minutes