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Glasgow Coma Scale Correct AnswerChance fracture Correct Answer- Transverse fracture through vertebra. In children usually associated with enterc disruption. Seen in motor vehicle accidents involving only lap belt. May be associated with retroperitoneal and Abdominal visceral injuries. Anterior hip dislocation Correct Answer- Flexed, abducted, externally rotated. Burst fracture Correct Answer- Associated with vertebral-axial compression injuries Posterior hip dislocation Correct Answer- Flexed, aDDucted, internally rotated Anterior shoulder dislocation Correct Answer- Squared off appearance Posterior shoulder dislocation Correct Answer- Lock in internal rotation. Ankle dislocation Correct Answer- Most are Externally rotated, with a prominent medial malleolus. FULL thickness (3rd degree) burn Correct Answer- Dark or white and leathery. Translucent white as well. Painless and generally "dry" Does not blanch with pressure. Very little swelling of burned tissue. Principle Life saving measures for patients with burn injuries include Correct Answer- -Establishing airway control -Stopping the burning. process -Intravenous accessFactors that increase the risk for upper AIRWAY OBS