The correct priority order of actions in prehospital primary survey for burn injuries is: _______________, _______________, _______________, _______________. (Put a comma and space between each answer choice.)
a. Assess ABCs and cervical spine.
b. Provide oxygen therapy if smoke inhalation is suspected.
c. Make rapid head-to-toe assessment to rule out additional trauma.
d. Stop the burning process and prevent further injury.
D, A, B, C
Early care has a positive impact on recovery. The first priority is to stop the burning process and prevent further injury. At this point, you initiate the primary survey, which is to assess the ABCs and cervical spine. Oxygen therapy follows the ABCs. The secondary survey includes further assessment for additional injuries.
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