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You arrive at the scene of a motor vehicle collision in which a vehicle struck a tree. Which is the best indicator of potential injury? -circumference of vehicle -diameter of the tree -mass of the vehicle -speed of the vehicle - speed of the vehicle the potential for death or serious injury is greatest in which of the following motor vehicle collisions? -down and under -ejection from vehicle -lateral compression -up and over - ejection from vehicle bilateral femur fractures are most often associated with which type of motorcycle crash? - head-on impact what is the preferred fluid for resuscitation of hemorrhagic shock in the prehospital setting? - lactated ringers what is the most common cause of upper airway obstruction in the trauma patient? - tongue what is the preferred adjunct device for verifying placement of an ET tub in a patient with a perfusing rhythm? - end-tidal CO2 monitoring what is the most important reason to maintain an open airway in the trauma patient? - prevents hypoxemia and hypercarbia