During your primary assessment of a 20-year-old man with blunt chest trauma, you note that he is semiconscious with rapid, shallow breathing. You do not see any obvious bleeding and note that his pulse is rapid and irregular, and his skin is cool and moist. An appropriate action would be to:
A) quickly log roll the patient and assess his back.
B) apply a cardiac monitor to assess for dysrhythmias.
C) perform a secondary assessment while at the scene.
D) insert an oral airway and apply supplemental oxygen.
Answer: B) apply a cardiac monitor to assess for dysrhythmias.
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