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Components of the Ongoing Assessment
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Ongoing Assessment Components
  • Repeat the initial assessment
    • Mental status
    • Airway patency
    • Breathing rate and quality
    • Skin color, temperature, condition & perfusion
    • Reestablish patient priority
  • Record vital signs
  • Repeat focused assessment
  • Evaluate interventions
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Repeat the Initial Assessment
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Repeat Vital Signs and Focused Assessment
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Check Interventions
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Interventions to Reassess
  • Ensure adequate ventilations
  • Check bleeding status
  • Make sure that splints are still secure
  • Check spinal immobilization status
  • Effectiveness or response to any treatment
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