Maxfac

Question 1

what is a primary survey

Answer 1

assessment carried out to identify and manage life-threatening conditions

Question 2

what does a primary survey consist of

Answer 2

airway maintenance with cervical spine control
breathing and ventilation
circulation with control of haemorrhage
disability owing to neurological deficit
exposure and environmental control

Question 3

how do you assess the patient’s airway

Answer 3

look, listen and feel

Question 4

what are common causes of upper airway obstruction

Answer 4

tongue and other soft tissues
blood
vomit
foreign body
oedema

Question 5

what types of airway obstruction are there

Answer 5

complete (silence)
partial (gurgling, snoring)

Question 6

how is disability assessed

Answer 6

AVPU
alert
responds to vocal stimuli
responds to painful stimuli
unresponsive

Question 7

what are signs of non-accidental injury

Answer 7

injuries sustained not consistent with history
apparent lack of concern
delayed presentation
clinical evidence of multiple injuries
fraenal tears
withdrawn or frightened child