With regard to the three collisions that occur during a motor vehicle crash, which of the following statements regarding the first collision is correct?

A. It has a direct effect on patient care because of the obvious vehicular damage.
B. It occurs when the unrestrained occupant collides with the interior of the vehicle.
C. It is the most dramatic part of the collision and may make extrication difficult.
D. It provides the least amount of information about the mechanism of injury.


Ans: C. It is the most dramatic part of the collision and may make extrication difficult.

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What will be an ideal response?

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A) 66821 B) 66825 C) 66762 D) 66740

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