NURS 3511 WEEK 1 | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION.
What does the primary safety survey consist of?
A) Airway, Breathing, Circulation, and Disability
B) Head-to-toe assessment, vital signs, past medical history, and medications
C) Inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation
D) Subjective history, objective findings, assessment, and plan Answer - A)
Airway, Breathing, Circulation, and Disability
What is the primary benefit of using a structured and systematic primary
survey (ABCD) in patient assessment?
A) It ensures patient documentation is completed accurately
B) It provides essential information about patient status in the order of clinical
importance
C) It focuses on obtaining a detailed patient history before interventions
D) It delays interventions until a full assessment is complete Answer - B) It
provides essential information about patient status in the order of clinical
importance
What is the primary purpose of conducting a primary safety survey in patient
assessment?
A) To document the patient's medical history
B) To prioritize and correct life-threatening conditions before further
assessment
,C) To perform a head-to-toe examination of the patient
D) To assess pain levels and initiate comfort measures Answer - B) To prioritize
and correct life-threatening conditions before further assessment
When should life-threatening conditions related to the ABCD approach be
addressed?
A) After completing the primary survey
B) During the secondary survey
C) Immediately, before moving to the next step in the survey
D) After obtaining diagnostic test results Answer - C) Immediately, before
moving to the next step in the survey
What does the primary survey aim to identify?
A) Chronic medical conditions and long-term treatment plans
B) Life-threatening conditions, potential causes, and appropriate interventions
C) The patient's complete medical history before initiating care
D) Minor injuries and non-urgent medical concerns Answer - B) Life-
threatening conditions, potential causes, and appropriate interventions
When is the usual ABC assessment reprioritized to <C>ABC?
A) When the patient has a suspected spinal injury
B) If the patient has a suspected cardiac arrest
C) If uncontrolled bleeding or catastrophic hemorrhage is present
D) When the patient is unconscious but breathing normally Answer - C) If
uncontrolled bleeding or catastrophic hemorrhage is present
In cases of catastrophic hemorrhage (<C>ABC), what is the immediate priority?
A) Assess airway before stopping the bleeding
,B) Begin chest compressions before controlling bleeding
C) Apply direct pressure to control bleeding and call for help
D) Complete a full primary survey before intervening Answer - C) Apply direct
pressure to control bleeding and call for help
What does "A" stand for in the ABCD approach of the primary survey?
A) Alertness and Airway
B) Apnea and Breathing
C) Assessment and Circulation
D) Awareness and Disability Answer - A) Alertness and Airway
What is the initial step to assess a patient's level of alertness?
A) Check vital signs immediately
B) Shake the patient, shout, and call for help
C) Start chest compressions
D) Administer oxygen before assessment Answer - B) Shake the patient, shout,
and call for help
A patient who responds normally when asked, "Are you alright?" has which of
the following?
A) An obstructed airway
B) A breathing problem
C) A circulation issue requiring immediate CPR
D) A patent airway, adequate breathing, and brain perfusion Answer - D) A
patent airway, adequate breathing, and brain perfusion
If a patient speaks only in short sentences, what could this indicate?
, A) The patient is in a deep sleep
B) The patient is fully stable and requires no further assessment
C) The patient may have a breathing problem
D) The patient is experiencing a neurological deficit Answer - C) The patient
may have a breathing problem
Why is airway assessment prioritized first in the primary survey?
A) Because breathing problems are the most common cause of medical
emergencies
B) If the airway is not maintained, airflow obstruction can lead to hypoxia,
acidosis, and death
C) Airway problems are less critical than circulation issues
D) Assessing circulation first allows better management of airway obstruction
Answer - B) If the airway is not maintained, airflow obstruction can lead to
hypoxia, acidosis, and death
If a patient is able to talk, what does this indicate about their airway?
A) The airway is obstructed and requires immediate intervention
B) The airway is patent, and you can proceed to the breathing assessment
C) The patient is in respiratory distress and needs oxygen therapy
D) The patient has a circulation issue requiring immediate CPR Answer - B) The
airway is patent, and you can proceed to the breathing assessment
If a patient is unable to talk, what should be assessed next?
A) Move on to circulation
assessment
B) Give high-flow oxygen without further assessment
C) Assess airway for compromise, abnormal noises, or obstruction
2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION.
What does the primary safety survey consist of?
A) Airway, Breathing, Circulation, and Disability
B) Head-to-toe assessment, vital signs, past medical history, and medications
C) Inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation
D) Subjective history, objective findings, assessment, and plan Answer - A)
Airway, Breathing, Circulation, and Disability
What is the primary benefit of using a structured and systematic primary
survey (ABCD) in patient assessment?
A) It ensures patient documentation is completed accurately
B) It provides essential information about patient status in the order of clinical
importance
C) It focuses on obtaining a detailed patient history before interventions
D) It delays interventions until a full assessment is complete Answer - B) It
provides essential information about patient status in the order of clinical
importance
What is the primary purpose of conducting a primary safety survey in patient
assessment?
A) To document the patient's medical history
B) To prioritize and correct life-threatening conditions before further
assessment
,C) To perform a head-to-toe examination of the patient
D) To assess pain levels and initiate comfort measures Answer - B) To prioritize
and correct life-threatening conditions before further assessment
When should life-threatening conditions related to the ABCD approach be
addressed?
A) After completing the primary survey
B) During the secondary survey
C) Immediately, before moving to the next step in the survey
D) After obtaining diagnostic test results Answer - C) Immediately, before
moving to the next step in the survey
What does the primary survey aim to identify?
A) Chronic medical conditions and long-term treatment plans
B) Life-threatening conditions, potential causes, and appropriate interventions
C) The patient's complete medical history before initiating care
D) Minor injuries and non-urgent medical concerns Answer - B) Life-
threatening conditions, potential causes, and appropriate interventions
When is the usual ABC assessment reprioritized to <C>ABC?
A) When the patient has a suspected spinal injury
B) If the patient has a suspected cardiac arrest
C) If uncontrolled bleeding or catastrophic hemorrhage is present
D) When the patient is unconscious but breathing normally Answer - C) If
uncontrolled bleeding or catastrophic hemorrhage is present
In cases of catastrophic hemorrhage (<C>ABC), what is the immediate priority?
A) Assess airway before stopping the bleeding
,B) Begin chest compressions before controlling bleeding
C) Apply direct pressure to control bleeding and call for help
D) Complete a full primary survey before intervening Answer - C) Apply direct
pressure to control bleeding and call for help
What does "A" stand for in the ABCD approach of the primary survey?
A) Alertness and Airway
B) Apnea and Breathing
C) Assessment and Circulation
D) Awareness and Disability Answer - A) Alertness and Airway
What is the initial step to assess a patient's level of alertness?
A) Check vital signs immediately
B) Shake the patient, shout, and call for help
C) Start chest compressions
D) Administer oxygen before assessment Answer - B) Shake the patient, shout,
and call for help
A patient who responds normally when asked, "Are you alright?" has which of
the following?
A) An obstructed airway
B) A breathing problem
C) A circulation issue requiring immediate CPR
D) A patent airway, adequate breathing, and brain perfusion Answer - D) A
patent airway, adequate breathing, and brain perfusion
If a patient speaks only in short sentences, what could this indicate?
, A) The patient is in a deep sleep
B) The patient is fully stable and requires no further assessment
C) The patient may have a breathing problem
D) The patient is experiencing a neurological deficit Answer - C) The patient
may have a breathing problem
Why is airway assessment prioritized first in the primary survey?
A) Because breathing problems are the most common cause of medical
emergencies
B) If the airway is not maintained, airflow obstruction can lead to hypoxia,
acidosis, and death
C) Airway problems are less critical than circulation issues
D) Assessing circulation first allows better management of airway obstruction
Answer - B) If the airway is not maintained, airflow obstruction can lead to
hypoxia, acidosis, and death
If a patient is able to talk, what does this indicate about their airway?
A) The airway is obstructed and requires immediate intervention
B) The airway is patent, and you can proceed to the breathing assessment
C) The patient is in respiratory distress and needs oxygen therapy
D) The patient has a circulation issue requiring immediate CPR Answer - B) The
airway is patent, and you can proceed to the breathing assessment
If a patient is unable to talk, what should be assessed next?
A) Move on to circulation
assessment
B) Give high-flow oxygen without further assessment
C) Assess airway for compromise, abnormal noises, or obstruction
