Secondary survey and baseline observations

Question 1

What is a secondary survey and what it includes

Answer 1

A more in-depth physical assessment which is tailored to your findings from
the primary survey and history taking.
Could include:
- System specific examinations
- Head to toe survey
Will include:
- Reassess baseline observations as required
- Complete a NEWS score

Question 2

System specific examination

Answer 2

IPAP
-inspect
-palpate
-auscultate
-percuss
(covered in more detail in medical conditions module)

Question 3

When to do a head to toe assessment

Answer 3

-trauma patient
-collapsed patient with limited or non existent history

Question 4

Method of head to toe assessment

Answer 4

-Palpate head and face
-Neck
-Torso
-Limbs
(more detail in trauma module in year 2)

Question 5

NEWS2

Answer 5

National early warning score 2
-Low score= 1-4
-Medium score= 5-6 or single red score
-High score (high risk) = 7 or above