Which of the Following Is True Concerning the Primary Assessment

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true concerning the primary assessment?

• A) Manual airway maneuvers must be performed on all patients.
• B) The EMT should perform a sternal rub on all patients to test for response to painful stimuli.
• C) External bleeding will be obvious as you enter the room and initially see the patient.
• D) The primary assessment begins by just observing the patient as you enter the room.

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