If cervical spine injury is a possibility, the back survey should be conducted by:
A) laying the victim out straight on his/her stomach.
B) professionally trained medical personnel.
C) slipping your hand beneath the back without moving the victim.
D) rolling the victim on his/her side.
Answer: C
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Which therapeutic approach to phobias involves repeated exposure to an object or experience that an individual dreads?
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The work of breathing is equal to the change in ____________ times the change in pressure
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word