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1. In a rear-impact motor vehicle collision, which area of the spine is most susceptible to injury? A. Cervical B. Thoracic C. Lumbar D. Sacral-coccygeal ANSWER A. Cervical 2. A pericardiocentesis is performed to ANSWER A. To remove fluid from the lining around the lungs B. To remove fluid from the lining around the heart C. To inject medications directly into the heart D. To monitor stroke volume ANSWER B.To remove fluid from the lining around the heart 3. A 36-year-old male sustains ...

1. Abnormal adult respiratory rate that needs intervention (airway, bag assist etc..): <8 and >24 2. When to do spinal mobilization in initial assessment: Right after airway A,(C-spine)B,C,(Control bleeding) 3. 3 things that stop your assessment right away.: scene hazard, airway obstruction, cardiac arrest 4. During the Primary Survey, when do you Control major bleeding: In the Initial assessment Airway, breathing, circulation, control bleeding 5. When the injury occurs, what clock...