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EY67

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on: Jul 2, 2018
A 49-year-old male was climbing on a truck at a construction site when he fell backward to the ground. He presents with a 2-inch linear wound to the top of his head. Bleeding has been controlled and the skull can be seen through the wound. How should you document this injury on the prehospital care report?
 
  A) Avulsion
  B) Contusion
  C) Crush
  D) Laceration

Question 2

To prevent the majority of traumatic injuries in the geriatric population, what prevention program should you develop?
 
  A) Safe driving
  B) Elder abuse
  C) Smoke alarm maintenance
  D) Fall prevention


beccamahon

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

D


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