Question

You are called to help a patient who has just passes out in a cafeteria. As you approach the patient, what should you consider? Why would it be important for you to assess this patient thoroughly? What would you include in this assessment, and why?

Answer 1

You want to look at the patient, assess the situation and try to see what you need to do first. You want to assess the situation first and see what the worst injury is and try to fix that first. Check the head, chest and back before you do anything else to check for severe injuries.