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c0205847

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At a local ski hill, a snowboarder wipes out while doing a flip. He is responsive and says he cannot move or feel his legs and feet. He has most likely suffered a:
 
  A) leg fracture.
  B) head injury.
  C) neck injury.
  D) lower spine injury.

Question 2

Pain associated with movement is a sign of spinal injury. Assess the victim's pain by:
 
  A) asking the victim to move.
  B) moving the victim yourself.
  C) asking the victim where it hurts.
  D) looking for bruising.



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janieazgirl

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C




c0205847

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Reply 2 on: Jul 12, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


ryansturges

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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