An unresponsive patient is in a car with the doors locked and the windows up. Which action is most appropriate when attempting to gain access to the patient?
A) Break the window opposite the patient with a spring-loaded punch
B) Use a crowbar to break the lock on the door
C) Call for a rescue truck to forcibly remove a door
D) Break the window by striking it with a crowbar
A) Break the window opposite the patient with a spring-loaded punch
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A) Density, specific heat, and thermal conductivity B) Ignition temperature, specific heat, and thermal conductivity C) Density, state of matter, and thermal conductivity D) Density, specific heat, and flash point
An unlikely explanation for an injury may be a sign of ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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