In the primary trauma survey, 'Disability' primarily assesses what?

In the primary trauma survey, 'Disability' primarily assesses what?

• A. Neurological status.
• B. Oxygen saturation
• C. Cardiac rhythm
• D. Hair color

Answer: (A)

Disability in the primary trauma survey is a rapid neurological check of the patient’s brain function and mental status. It focuses on how awake and responsive the person is, often using a quick scale like AVPU or the Glasgow Coma Scale, and includes observing pupil size and reactivity and basic motor responses. This helps identify any brain injury or acute neurological decline and signals whether urgent airway protection or further neuro assessment is needed. Oxygen saturation and breathing quality are assessed separately as part of the Breathing portion, cardiac rhythm relates to Circulation, and hair color has no clinical relevance in this context.

Disability in the primary trauma survey is a rapid neurological check of the patient’s brain function and mental status. It focuses on how awake and responsive the person is, often using a quick scale like AVPU or the Glasgow Coma Scale, and includes observing pupil size and reactivity and basic motor responses. This helps identify any brain injury or acute neurological decline and signals whether urgent airway protection or further neuro assessment is needed. Oxygen saturation and breathing quality are assessed separately as part of the Breathing portion, cardiac rhythm relates to Circulation, and hair color has no clinical relevance in this context.