Question

A 28-year-old man is brought to the emergency department after a high-speed motor vehicle collision. He is unresponsive. According to trauma resuscitation principles applied in Canada, what is the first priority in his assessment?

Accepted Answer

Airway assessment with cervical spine protection

Answer

Rapid whole-body CT scan

Answer

Assessment of disability (neurologic status)

Answer

Exposure to look for injuries

Answer

Immediate placement of urinary catheter

Practice question

A 28-year-old man is brought to the emergency department after a high-speed motor vehicle collision. He is unresponsive. According to trauma resuscitation principles applied in Canada, what is the first priority in his assessment?