During the Primary Assessment of a Victim of a Motor

question 1

Multiple Choice

During the primary assessment of a victim of a motor vehicle collision,the nurse determines that the patient is breathing and has an unobstructed airway.Which action should the nurse take next?

• A) Palpate extremities for bilateral pulses.
• B) Observe the patient's respiratory effort.
• C) Check the patient's level of consciousness.
• D) Examine the patient for any external bleeding.

Recognize the components of the planning files of a production planning and control system.

Understand the significance of labor and social issues in the scheduling of services.

Analyze effectiveness criteria for scheduling.

Apply loading, assignment methods, and other scheduling techniques to optimize resource allocation.

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