The first step in assessing a responsive victim of spinal injury is to:

A) assess equality of strength.
B) note the mechanism of injury.
C) inspect for deformities and swelling.
D) ask, "Can you feel me touching your toes?"


Answer: B

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Fill in the blank with the right word.

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Muscular endurance is the

A. ability to sustain a given level of muscular tension over time. B. ability to move the joints through a full range of motion. C. amount of force a muscle can produce with a single maximum effort. D. amount of time required to contract a muscle completely.

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Although the heel or wrist bones can be tested for bone density, the hip and spine bones give the most accurate results

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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There has been an increase in having ____ performing the non-clinical functions pharmacists had routinely performed.

A. nursing assistants B. nurses C. physicians D. technicians

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