What does a quick visual survey include when assessing a patient?

The quick visual survey is an essential step in the assessment process of a patient, particularly in emergency situations. It focuses primarily on identifying any immediate threats to the patient's life, which includes checking for life-threatening bleeding. This involves a rapid glance over the patient to detect any visible injuries or hazards that may require urgent intervention.

While other choices may involve important information or procedures in a broader scene assessment or patient evaluation, they do not directly relate to the initial and critical assessment phase that is performed during a quick visual survey. For instance, observing the time of the emergency event and checking the patient's chart may provide useful context or background information, but they are not part of the immediate assessment aimed at ensuring the patient's safety upon first approach. The primary goal at this stage is to identify and respond to any life-threatening conditions, making the identification of serious bleeding the most pertinent element of a quick survey.