Which of the following statements concerning trauma is true?
A) Falls are the leading cause of trauma deaths.
B) Mechanism of injury is the best predictor of patient outcome.
C) Multisystem trauma has a higher mortality rate than single-system injuries.
D) A "spider web" or "star" pattern of cracks on the windshield means the patient impacted the windshield with his head.
C
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A) chest discomfort. B) abdominal pain. C) allergic reaction. D) respiratory distress.
The Emergency Department physician removes a pencil eraser from the external auditory canal of a 1-year-old patient.
"Auditory System Coding Drill" What will be an ideal response?
The layer of PPE a Paramedic uses to shield himself from injury is known as the ____.
A. surrounding package B. protective envelope C. crumple shield D. working box
The final stage of mitosis is called ________. During this stage, the chromosomes reach the centrioles, cytokinesis takes place, and mitosis is complete.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).