Question

Which action has the highest priority in treating the multisystem trauma patient ?

A)Circulation

B)Airway

C)Primary assessment

D) Life threats that were identified during the general impression

Answer 1

The highest priority in a multisystem trauma patient is D. Life threats that were identified during the general impression. Otherwise is would be your "ABC's". However, if there are immediate life threats, you won't need to worry about the basics if there are immediate life threats to manage.