ATI RN MATERNAL NEWBORN NURSING 10.0 STUDY GUIDE

ATI RN MATERNAL NEWBORN NURSING 10.0 STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE DOCUMENT 2021 ABCDE PRINCIPLE Airway/Cervical Spine: This is the most important step in performing the primary survey. If a patent airway is not established, subsequent steps of the primary survey are futile. Protect the cervical spine if head or neck trauma is suspected. Breathing: After achieving a patent airway, assess for the presence and effectiveness of breathing. Circulation: After ensuring adequate ventilation, assess the ...