What is the first thing to do for someone who appears to be choking? a. preform abdominal compression b. hit the person between the shoulder blades c. call 911 d. ask the person f their choking -i think its a but im not sure-

answer: b. complete secondary assessment (detailed physical exam).

after you finished the primary assessment, you must proceed with the assessment by performing a complete detailed physical examination.

this secondary assessment includes a focused on patient’s history, vital signs and a specific and rapid examination of the entire body especially on the injuries acquired from the motor vehicle accident and the patient’s medical complaint.