The nurse is first on the scene following a multivehicle accident. After activating emergency services and verifying the safety of the scene, the nurse begins the triage process. The first patient is unconscious and not breathing. Which action does the nurse take first?

The nurse notices that a patient who is scheduled for surgery tomorrow did not yet sign the consent form. The nurse was not in the room when the surgeon explained the procedure to the patient. Which of the following statements is most appropriate for the nurse to make when he/she brings the consent form for the patient to sign?

The patient is brought to the emergency department following a serious motor vehicular accident (MVA). List the assessments the nurse performs in order from highest to lowest priority.