You observe a traumatically injured 3-year-old female patient being secured to a long spine board with no padding behind the neck, shoulders, or back during a spine motion restriction intervention. What is the main concern with this oversight?
A) Airway compromise
B) Extension of the cervical spine
C) Bruising to the back
D) Pain and discomfort
A) Airway compromise
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A. pain B. high blood pressure C. swelling D. rash E. fever
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Which of the following projections will demonstrate the spinous processes in profile?
lateral AP PA oblique AP oblique
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The position of the canines is important to _________________ because they provide shape to the face.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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How does the fetus receive maternal antibodies?
A) Through the placenta B) Through the bloodstream C) Via oxygen D) Via vaccines given to the mother
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