The basic principles of first aid developed for emergency medicine are part of the triage and include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Assess physical environment for self-protections.
b. Notify family for treatment consent.
c. Remove the client from danger.
d. Obtain and maintain an open airway.
e. Assess breathing.
f. Use Glasgow Coma Scale.
g. Obtain arterial blood gases.
A, C, D, E, F
The basic principles of first aid developed for emergency medicine are part of the triage and include assess physical environment for self-protections, remove the client from danger, obtain and maintain an open airway and assess breathing and circulation, and determine disability through the use of the Glasgow Coma Scale.
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