National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) Practice Test 2025 – Comprehensive All-in-One Guide for Exam Success

The assessment of airway, breathing, and circulation is critical when treating life-threatening conditions because these three components are the foundational elements of life support and emergency response. In emergency care, ensuring that a patient’s airway is clear is vital for preventing asphyxiation. Evaluating breathing helps to determine if the patient is capable of oxygenation, and assessing circulation is necessary to ensure that blood is effectively pumping through the body, delivering oxygen and nutrients to vital organs.

Addressing these areas first is essential in stabilizing a patient's condition and can have immediate impacts on survival outcomes. Other options focus on different aspects of patient care but do not prioritize these life-sustaining functions that are crucial in emergencies.