Dr. Smith's office has decided to keep paper-based patient records for 10 years. Dr. Smith is following guidelines provided by
a) state law
b) federal law
c) AMA
d) AAMA

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.