Which item is included in the V-FITD assessment?

• A. Vital Signs
• B. Medication Reconciliation
• C. Neurological Examination
• D. Cardiovascular Imaging

Answer: (A)

Vital signs are the component represented by the V in V-FITD. In the field, obtaining vitals—pulse, respirations, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, mental status, and skin signs—gives a rapid, objective snapshot of the patient’s stability and helps guide urgent decisions about interventions and transport. While medication reconciliation is important for understanding what the patient is taking, it belongs with history-taking rather than the V part of the assessment. A neurological examination may be performed as indicated, but it is not the designated V item. Cardiovascular imaging isn’t typically available or used in the prehospital setting, so it isn’t part of this assessment framework.