You respond to a motor vehicle collision and find a patient with an altered mental status and angulated left femur; the other driver is deceased. Your closest trauma center is 45 minutes away. Which of the following would you do next?
A) Apply a traction splint.
B) Transport the patient to a local medical clinic for evaluation by a physician.
C) Request ALS personnel.
D) Perform a detailed physical exam.
C
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A) Smooth muscle B) Peritoneum C) Cartilage D) Ligaments
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A. lupus erythematosus B. anaphylactic reaction C. osteoarthritis D. rheumatoid arthritis
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A) Dentistry B) Dental hygiene C) Dental therapy D) Community dental health coordinators
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false