Question

The "secondary survey" is preformed in the emergency room setting after the primary survey has been completed and all life-threatening conditions have been dealt with. What are the components of the secondary survey?

Answer 1

Answer: It involves inspection, palpation, auscultation, and percussion.

Explanation: The secondary assessment is undertaken after the primary assessment , it is assumed that all the life threatening conditions have been solved during the primary assessment.

The main components that is involved in the secondary assessment is that patients must be explored for any specific conditions.

It includes the components like inspection, auscultation, palpation, and percussion. It should always be documented properly.