You have been called for a patient with severe back pain. When you are obtaining a medical history, the patient tells you that he has a history of damaged disks in his vertebrae. As a knowledgeable EMT, you should recognize that:
A) The ligaments on the side of the spinal column were overstretched
B) The vertebrae making up the spinal column were fractured
C) The nerves making up the spinal cord have been damaged
D) The fluid-filled structures between the vertebrae have been injured
D) The fluid-filled structures between the vertebrae have been injured
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A) A 19-year-old man who has a gunshot wound to the right thigh B) A 3-year-old girl who fell on the sidewalk while running and who has a bite injury to her tongue C) A 10-year-old male skateboarder who fell while skating down a hill and received abrasions to his hands, elbows, chest, and knees D) A 70-year-old woman involved in a moderate-speed, lateral-impact motor vehicle collision, who is complaining of left arm pain
Which of the following vessels contain blood under the highest amount of pressure?
A) Venules B) Arteries C) Capillaries D) Veins
______________ can make automatic sprinkler heads inoperative or reduce the speed of operation
a. Corrosive vapors b. High heat c. Flame impingement d. Water spray
As a result of increasing pressure within the cranial cavity, ________ may occur
A) herniation of brain tissue B) cerebral concussion C) hypotension D) all of the above