Mobility Assessment and Vital Signs in Emergency Care
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What is an important consideration when assessing a patient involved in a motor vehicle accident?

  • The weather conditions at the time of the accident
  • The patient's medical history prior to the accident
  • The patient's occupation
  • The possibility of spinal cord injury (correct)

What is a crucial aspect of assessing peripheral perfusion in a trauma patient?

  • Measuring blood pressure
  • Checking for pupil reactivity
  • Inspecting for signs of trauma to the head
  • Assessing capillary refill (correct)

What information should be obtained from the patient regarding the accident?

  • The location and circumstances of the accident (correct)
  • The make and model of the vehicle involved
  • The patient's favorite food
  • The patient's recreational activities

What is an important aspect of the patient's medical history to ask about during the assessment?

<p>Any medications given to the patient at the scene (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical component of the physical assessment of a trauma patient?

<p>Assessing the patient's physical mobility (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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