Which of the Following Is the Purpose of the Primary

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the purpose of the primary assessment?

• A) To detect and treat immediately life-threatening problems
• B) To find all of the patient's signs and symptoms
• C) To discover trends of improvement or deterioration in the patient's condition
• D) To detect dangers to the patient and/or EMS crew

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Definitions:

Home Birth

The process of giving birth in a non-hospital setting, typically at home, often with the assistance of a midwife or doula, chosen for its personalized and natural approach.

Factors

Elements or circumstances contributing to a result.

Preterm

A term used to describe a baby that is born before completing the standard 37 to 40 weeks of gestation, often requiring additional medical support to address developmental challenges.

Small For Date

Describes an infant who is full term but who has significantly lower weight than expected for the gestational age.