Management of CareQuestion 52 of 2368
Which type of assessment should the nurse perform briefly during every client encounter?
- Admission assessment using an organized comprehensive approach
- Primary survey of level of consciousness, airway, breathing, and circulation
- Time-lapsed reassessment of previously identified outcomes
- Focused assessment of a previously diagnosed problem
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Correct answer: Primary survey of level of consciousness, airway, breathing, and circulation
The primary survey is used at every encounter so emergency care can start if needed. The other types are used in specific situations.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Nursing Process: Types of Assessments. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Management of Care"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026