[Answer] A person suddenly collapses while sitting in the sunroom of a healthcare facility. A healthcare provider observes the event and hurries over to assess the situation. The healthcare provider performs which assessment first?

Answer: A systematic approach to assessment is necessary. The healthcare provider should first perform a rapid assessment. A rapid assessment is a quick visual survey to ensure safety to form an initial impression about the patient’s condition and to check for responsiveness breathing and a pulse if the patient appears to be unresponsive. This would be followed by a primary assessment and then a secondary assessment.