Question 20 of 30
The secondary assessment of the patient consists of a head to toe examination and a check of the:
A
Pressure points.
B
Procedures for administering CPR.
C
Manual stabilization of the head.
D
Vital signs.
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option D: Vital signs..
A secondary assessment is a methodical head-to-toe survey of the casualty, which includes documenting the patient's vital signs (pulse, respiration, blood pressure) to track changes in their condition.