A 62-year-old female was struck by a car traveling approximately 45 miles per hour. After being struck, she was thrown 15 feet onto the sidewalk, impacting the pavement with her head and chest. The primary assessment has been completed and life threats addressed. The patient's husband is by her side. When performing the secondary exam on this patient, which of the following should the EMT perform
first?
A) Examine the head and chest for other life-threatening injuries.
B) Obtain a full set of vital signs including a pulse oximeter reading.
C) Inquire from family if the patient has any past medical history.
D) Assess the patient from head to toe for additional injuries.
D
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