Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
Simulated
A nurse is conducting a primary survey of a client who has sustained life threatening injuries due to a motor vehicle crash. Identify the sequence of actions the nurse should take.
Correct answer
A,C,B,D,E
Rationale
The correct sequence follows the ABCDE primary survey approach: Open the airway (A), assess breathing (C), establish circulation (B), evaluate disability via Glasgow Coma Scale (D), and expose the client for assessment (E).