Hypotension, swelling, compression of the cord or injury to the cord from movement of a damaged and unstable spinal column is:
a. primary spinal cord injury
b. secondary spinal cord injury
c. neurogenic/spinal shock
d. tertiary spinal cord injury
B
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A) nominal data. B) P value. C) chi square test. D) t test.
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a. a scalding-hot liquid. b. a candle. c. chemicals. d. a cigarette lighter.
Which of the following is a sign of brain-stem injury and is associated with 91% mortality?
a. bilateral dilated and fixed pupils b. unilateral dilated and fixed pupil c. asymmetric pupil dilation d. flaccid paralysis and reactive pupils
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