While you are performing the primary survey on a trauma victim, the patient is answering your questions. You may assume that during the time of the questioning
A)his airway is open.
B)he is alert and oriented.
C)no head injury has occurred.
D)there is no respiratory compromise.
E)he is not hypovolemic.

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The patency of the upper airway is assessed at the start by asking the patient a question. If the patient answers, it is a sign that the airway is open at this time. The ability to speak may not ensure orientation or alertness, nor does it ensure lack of a head injury, respiratory compromise, or hypovolemia.

While You Are Performing the Primary Survey on a Trauma