Question

Based on her history and your initial assessment, what three priority interventions would you expect to be initiated

Answer 1

Initial assessment:

1. Assess the nature of illnesses.

2. Assess the mental status and consciousness.  

3. Primary assessment:

Airway

Breathing

Circulation

Disability

Exposure

Priority intervention:

1. Establishment of airway through proper positioning.

2. Maintain normal breathing pattern.

3. Give fluid resuscitation and re establish the circulation.

4. Stabilization of affected body parts in case of injury.

5. Reassurance of patient.

6. Continue on going assessment.

7. Obtain ECG.

8. Keep NPO until further order from doctors