General Impression is defined as

• A. Overall assessment of patient appearance
• B. Scene Size-Up
• C. Additional Resources
• D. Number of Patients

Answer: (A)

General Impression is the first, quick read you form about a patient’s condition, based on what you observe of their appearance and behavior when you first encounter them. It combines signs like level of consciousness, distress, posture, facial expression, skin color, and any obvious injuries to gauge how serious the situation is and what you need to do immediately. This immediate read guides your priorities—whether to secure the airway, assist breathing, control bleeding, or perform other life-saving actions right away.

That’s why the best answer describes an overall assessment of the patient’s appearance. Scene Size-Up, Additional Resources, and Number of Patients are about the surroundings, safety, and logistics rather than the patient’s initial condition.