Bob has raised his heart rate and broken a sweat while walking on a treadmill. He can also carry on a conversation with the woman on an adjacent treadmill. The American College of Sports Medicine would describe Bob's physical activity as.
a. low impact.
b. high impact.
c. moderately intense.
d. vigorous.

answer: b. complete secondary assessment (detailed physical exam).

after you finished the primary assessment, you must proceed with the assessment by performing a complete detailed physical examination.

this secondary assessment includes a focused on patient’s history, vital signs and a specific and rapid examination of the entire body especially on the injuries acquired from the motor vehicle accident and the patient’s medical complaint.