The nurse witnesses a motor vehicle accident (MVA) while off duty. Upon approaching the scene, the nurse observes a victim lying on the ground after being ejected from the vehicle
Beginning with the action the nurse must first take, place the actions in the correct order. All options must be used. Click and drag the options below to move them up or down. Choice 1. Check the victim's breathing.
Choice 2. Check the victim's pulse.
Choice 3. Check the victim's airway.
Choice 4. Immobilize the victim's spine.
Choice 5. Check for responsiveness.
5,4,3,1,2
Rationale 1: After immobilization, the nurse assesses the patient's ABCs: airway, breathing, and circulation (pulse).
Rationale 2: After immobilization, the nurse assesses the patient's ABCs: airway, breathing, and circulation (pulse).
Rationale 3: After immobilization, the nurse assesses the patient's ABCs: airway, breathing, and circulation (pulse).
Rationale 4: The nurse immobilizes the spine using the jaw-thrust technique to prevent further injury to the spine.
Rationale 5: In an emergency situation, the nurse first assesses the patient's level of consciousness during the primary survey of CPR.
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A) The same B) An increased C) No D) A decreased
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