An Experienced Care Provider at Any Level May Take Only

question 12

True/False

An experienced care provider at any level may take only minutes to complete a primary assessment.

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Definitions:

Clavicle

A long bone that serves as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum or breastbone; also known as the collarbone.

Levator Scapulae

A skeletal muscle located in the back and side of the neck that elevates the scapula.

Phrenic Nerve

A nerve that originates in the neck (C3-C5) and passes down between the lung and heart to reach the diaphragm, crucial for breathing.

Elevates Scapula

The action performed by certain muscles, such as the levator scapulae, to raise the shoulder blade.