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NREMT Advanced EMT

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During the initial assessment of a patient, paramedics should form a general impression of the patient and assess the patient’s mental status (including whether the patient is responsive or unresponsive). The next step in the initial assessment should be which of the following?
  1. Assess the patient’s airway and breathing
  2. Assess the patient’s circulation (including pulse and bleeding)
  3. Determine whether the patient has any head or neck injuries
  4. Determine the mechanism of injury in trauma patients or the nature of illness in medical patients
  5. Perform a complete physical exam of the patient
Explanation
Answer - A - After forming a general impression of the patient and assessing the patient’s mental status, the most important priority of an initial patient assessment is to evaluate the patient’s airway, followed by an assessment of the patient’s breathing. The damage and consequences of an obstructed airway and/or insufficient breathing can happen very quickly, which makes them a top priority when assessing a patient.
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