You Have Performed a Rapid Trauma Assessment on a Patient

question 98

Multiple Choice

You have performed a rapid trauma assessment on a patient with multiple long-bone injuries.Your next assessment step should be which of the following?

• A) Perform a detailed physical exam.
• B) Transport the patient to the hospital and perform a detailed physical exam.
• C) Call the ALS unit to determine their ETA before deciding your next step.
• D) Obtain baseline vital signs and past medical history.

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Definitions:

Reaction

A process leading to the transformation of one set of chemical substances to another.

Acetophenone

An aromatic ketone with the simplest structure, used as a building block in organic synthesis and as a fragrance in the perfume industry.

Benzene

A ring-shaped hydrocarbon known for its stability and aromaticity, widely used as a precursor in the manufacture of various chemicals.

Synthesis

The process of combining simpler substances chemically to form more complex substances, often used in the context of producing new chemicals or materials.