A young intoxicated male patient cannot move his lower extremities after diving into the shallow end of a pool and hitting the bottom with his head. Which of the following mechanisms is most likely to be responsible for this injury?
a. Compression
b. Rotation
c. Distraction
d. Penetration
Answer: a
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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QALYs are measured on a scale from ____ to ____.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).