While performing the primary survey on a trauma victim, the patient is answering your questions. You may assume that during the time of the questioning:
a. his airway is open.
b. he is alert and oriented.
c. no head injury has occurred.
d. there is no respiratory compromise.
A
The patency of the upper airway is assessed at the start by asking the patient a question. If the patient answers, this is a sign that the airway is open at this time.
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