The purpose of the secondary assessment is to:

The purpose of the secondary assessment is to:
 
  A) identify lifethreats to the ABCs.
  B) assess neurological status.
  C) determine all injuries present on a victim.
  D) quickly assess areas of the body where serious life threats may occur.

Question 2

Harsh, high pitched sounds heard on inspiration are known as:
 
  A) rhonchi.
  B) stridor.
  C) snoring.
  D) wheezes.

Question 3

If you suspect significant trauma to an unconscious victim, you should open the airway using:
 
  A) head-tilt/chin lift.
  B) head-tilt without the chin-lift.
  C) modified jaw-thrust.
  D) head-tilt/neck-lift.

Question 4

You are called to the scene of a 55-year-old woman lying on the side of the road. There are no bystanders present. You determine that she is unresponsive. You should next:
 
  A) check if the patient is unconscious.
  B) open her airway with a head-tilt/chin-lift maneuver.
  C) open her airway with a jaw-thrust maneuver.
  D) call for additional assistance.