Sudden deceleration of a motor vehicle that is traveling at 60 mph:
A) typically generates forces of up to 10 to 20 g.
B) initially causes whiplash injuries to the patient's neck.
C) dissipates tremendous forces and causes major injuries.
D) causes the driver's body to stop moving at the same time
Answer: C) dissipates tremendous forces and causes major injuries.
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A) Helicopters should only be used when a short extrication time is anticipated. B) In some instances, it may be more efficient to transport patients by ground. C) Helicopter transport is contraindicated for the patient suffering from altitude sickness. D) The best use of helicopter transport is for the patient in traumatic cardiac arrest.
In general, the choice of through-the-lock forcible entry is made when entry needs to be gained ____.
A. in the shortest possible time B. with the shortest possible distance traveled C. by the conventional method D. with damage kept to a minimum
Generally, the more ________ the fat is, the more ________ it will remain at room temperature
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Pain management often includes all of the following except:
A) exercise. B) assessment. C) medication. D) comfort measures.