Forming a General Impression as Part of Your Primary Assessment

question 27

Multiple Choice

Forming a general impression as part of your primary assessment helps you to:

• A) determine baseline mental status.
• B) determine general clinical status and priority.
• C) make a determination about stabilization of the cervical spine.
• D) estimate vital signs.

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Definitions:

Acquiring Power

The process of gaining authority, influence, or control within an organization or over others.

Command-and-Control Style

A leadership approach characterized by strict authoritative directives and close supervision, with little input from subordinates.

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