After treating a 19-year-old male assaulted with trauma to multiple body systems, you should:

• A. Obtain a full set of baseline vital signs.
• B. Fully immobilize his spine and transport.
• C. Transport at once and intercept with ALS.
• D. Perform a rapid head-to-toe assessment.

Answer: (C)

In multi-system trauma from an assault, the priority is rapid transport to definitive care with advanced life support available en route. Treat life threats on scene—secure the airway, ensure adequate breathing, control dangerous bleeding, and provide high-flow oxygen—then move the patient promptly. A rapid transport with ALS intercept is preferred because it brings advanced capabilities (IV access, medications, possible airway support) to the patient without delaying transport. Immobilization remains appropriate if spine injury is suspected, but it should not delay getting the patient to a trauma center or the arrival of ALS.