You are en route to a hospital with a patient who appears stable following a motor vehicle collision. To detect changes in the patient's condition, you should do which of the following during transport?
A) Detailed physical examination
B) Neurological assessment
C) Repeat the primary assessment
D) Rapid trauma assessment

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During transport, it is important to repeat the primary assessment to detect any changes in the patient's condition. This allows the EMS provider to catch any deterioration in the patient's status and take appropriate action. While a detailed physical examination or a rapid trauma assessment may be necessary in certain situations, repeating the primary assessment is the best choice for detecting changes in a stable patient during transport. A neurological assessment may also be necessary if there is concern for head or spinal cord injury.

You Are En Route to a Hospital with a Patient