TraumaQuestion 58 of 100
To estimate the severity of a head injury, an EMT commonly assesses:
a.Only the blood pressure
b.Skin temperature alone
c.Pupil size only, ignoring mental status
d.Level of responsiveness (AVPU/GCS), pupils, and any change over time
Explanation
Head injury severity is judged by monitoring level of responsiveness, pupil response, and trends over time. A declining mental status is a critical warning sign of worsening brain injury.
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