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Which of the following represents
the correct order of assessment for the EMT during the primary assessment from start to end?
A) General impression, mental status, airway, breathing, circulation, patient priority
B) Mental status, general impression, airway, breathing, circulation, patient priority
C) Patient priority, general impression, mental status, airway, breathing, circulation
D) None of the above
What does mental status mean?
The mental status examination is an assessment of current mental capacity through evaluation of general appearance, behavior, any unusual or bizarre beliefs and perceptions (eg, delusions, hallucinations), mood, and all aspects of cognition (eg, attention, orientation, memory).
What does mental status refer to in EMS?
In EMS, what does mental status refer to? Patient's level of awareness of his surroundings. Any history of mental illness that the patient may have. The patient's general level of intelligence.
Which of the following represents the correct order of assessment for the EMT during the primary assessment?
A) CORRECT. The order of a primary assessment is: form a general impression, determine mental status, assess airway, assess breathing, assess circulation, and determine patient priority for transport.
Which of the following is the purpose of a primary assessment?
The purpose of the Primary Assessment (aka Primary Survey or Initial Assessment) is to determine the nature of the primary complaint and rule out, prioritize, and treat any immediate life-threatening airway, breathing and circulation problems.