Which level of the cervical vertebrae is most critical to evaluate on a trauma cross-table c-spine?

C7-T1
C6-7
C1-2
C4-5


C7-T1

Rationale: Subluxation at the level of C7-T1 is possible and this area can be extremely difficult to image. Misalignment at this level could be a cause of patient paralysis.

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The MOST common cause of bradycardia in the newborn is:

a. increased intracranial pressure. c. hypoxia. b. acidosis. d. hypothyroidism.

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The HL7 billing segment ____ indicates the visit information.

A. PV1 B. PID C. GT1 D. AUT

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Incomplete footling breeches have the highest incidence of prolapsed cords.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Write each of the following with a positive exponent.            a.             _____b.             _____c.             _____d.             _____

What will be an ideal response?

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