Which of the following is NOT a step of the secondary assessment?

A) Obtaining a medical history from the patient
B) Determining the patient's chief complaint
C) Measuring baseline vital signs
D) Conducting a physical examination


Answer: B

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Act (NHTSA) established the __________ and awarded that agency the authority and responsibility to improve EMS education, including the development and implementation of training standards

a. Federal Communication Commission (FCC) b. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) c. Department of Transportation (DOT) d. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

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Standards of on scene trauma care are based on the principle that serious trauma is a:

A) medical disease. B) surgical disease. C) trauma disease. D) psychological disease.

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When examining a patient's chest, the provider will use:

A) auscultation and manipulation B) inspection and manipulation C) palpation and auscultation D) inspection and palpation

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