Which of the following physical assessment findings would make your patient a candidate for rapid transport to a trauma center?

A) respiratory rate of 24
B) pulse rate of 110
C) systolic blood pressure of 100
D) unstable pelvic girdle


Answer: D

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

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According to the hypothesis that there are two visual systems for the control of movement, the visual system that processes visual information in peripheral vision is called the:

A. Foveal visual channel B. Kinetic visual channel C. Static visual channel D. Feedback visual channel

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