Which of the following statements about the secondary assessment is true?

The statement indicating that the secondary assessment should only be performed if the person doesn't have life-threatening conditions is accurate because the secondary assessment is designed to gather more detailed information about a patient's condition once their immediate life-threatening issues have been addressed. In emergency situations, priority is given to critical interventions; therefore, if a person's condition is life-threatening, the focus should be on stabilizing their situation or calling for emergency medical services (EMS) right away. The secondary assessment involves a systematic approach to evaluate symptoms, assess possible injuries, and gather vital information for further treatment, making it appropriate to conduct only after ensuring that immediate life-threatening concerns have been managed.

The other statements do not align with established protocols in emergency response. Securing stable conditions before performing a secondary assessment is key, thus it may not be appropriate in cases of life-threatening conditions. The secondary assessment is typically conducted after calling EMS, rather than before, since it is important to ensure professional help is alerted to the situation. Finally, while the secondary assessment should be efficient, it does not have a strict time limit of five minutes; the duration can vary based on the situation and the patient's condition.