Steps in Assessing Circulation During a Primary Assessment Include All

question 11

Multiple Choice

Steps in assessing circulation during a primary assessment include all of the following EXCEPT:

• A) controlling major bleeding.
• B) determining the blood pressure.
• C) checking for skin signs.
• D) checking for a radial pulse.

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Definitions:

Atmosphere

The layer of gases surrounding a planet, crucial for supporting life on Earth, composed mainly of nitrogen, oxygen, argon, and carbon dioxide.

Fossil Fuels

Naturally occurring carbon-based fuels derived from the decomposed remains of ancient plants and animals, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

Energy Pyramid

For an ecosystem, a graphic depicting the energy that flows through each trophic level in a given interval.

Trophic Level

The rank in the food chain of an organism, determined by the number of energy-transfer steps to that level.