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In a rear-impact moter vehicle crash, which area of the spine is most susceptible to injury - ANSWERcervical q A 36 y/o/m sustains blunt force thoracic trauma and fits the criteria for a load-and-go patient. Which of the following should be preformed on the scene? - ANSWERAssess for other potentially life-threatening conditions Which of the following mechanisms of injury does not commonly cause damage to the spinal cord? - ANSWERLateral stress A 4 y/o/f is unconscious after falling off ...

What is a "windshield survey" and when should it be done - ANSWERThis is done to determine weather the scene is safe, it should be done upon arrival to the scene What are the three collisions that happen in any MVC - ANSWERMachine Collision, Body Collision, Organ Collision The follwing injuries may be suspected in a head on collision - ANSWERCoup/contra coup injuries, soft tissue injury, hyperextension, flexion of cervicle spine What should all altered mental patients have checked...