Assessment- ANSWER "the act or process of forming an opinion or judgment
about something"
Diagnosis - ANSWER a statement identifying potential problems
Planning - ANSWER formulating goals with pt/family
Implementation - ANSWER taking action to carry out the goals related to the
diagnosis
Evaluation - ANSWER determine of fix the value of something based on
judgment
Airway/ Cervical spine - ANSWER most crucial step in primary survey
if client is conscious & alert, airway is patent, stabilize the cervical spine if
head or neck injury
Breathing - ANSWER once an open airway has been established, check for
, presence & adequacy of breathing
Circulation - ANSWER once ventilation has been assessed, check circulation
Disabilty - ANSWER perform rapid examination to identify client's level of
consciousness
Exposure - ANS do a rapid physical check to assess the client's expose to
adverse elements like heat or cold
Semi-Fowler's Position - ANS client is supine bed with elevation from 15 to
45 degrees. It is good for respiration.
Fowler's Position - ANS client is in supine position with the head of bed at 45
to 60-degree elevation.
High Fowler's Position - ANS client is in a supine position with elevation of
head of bed from 60 to 90 degrees.
Supine Position - ANSWER lying on back, facing upward
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