A ligament sprain that involves total tearing of the ligament is classified as a ________.

A. grade 1 sprain
B. grade 2 sprain
C. grade 3 sprain
D. grade 4 sprain


Answer: C

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Your 68-year-old patient is in cardiac arrest. His wife states that he was working in the yard and just slumped over. What should you suspect is the cause of his cardiac arrest?

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