Trauma- Secondary Assessment and Vital Signs

Question 1

Step 1

Answer 1

Obtains vital signs (must include pulse, respirations, and blood pressure)

Question 2

Step 2

Answer 2

Assess the head

1. Inspects and palpates the scalp and ears
2. Assesses the eyes
3. Assesses the facial areas including oral and nasal areas

Question 3

Step 3

Answer 3

Assess the neck

1. Inspects and palpates the neck
2. Assesses for jugular vein distention
3. Assesses for tracheal deviation

Question 4

Step 4

Answer 4

Assess the chest

1. Inspects
2. Palpates
3. Auscultates

Question 5

Step 5

Answer 5

Assess the abdomen/ pelvis

1. Assesses the abdomen
2. Assesses the pelvis
3. Verbalizes assessment of genitalia/ perineum as needed

Question 6

Step 6

Answer 6

Assess the extremities
1 point for each extremity
Includes inspection, palpation and assessment of motor sensory and circulatory function

Question 7

Step 7

Answer 7

Assess the posterior
1 Assesses throax
2. Assesses lumbar

Question 8

Step 8

Answer 8

Manages secondary injuries and wounds apropriately