Which of the following injuries is MOST likely in a rear-end collision?
A) Thoracic and abdominal injuries
B) Head and neck injuries
C) Pelvic fractures
D) Lumbar spine injuries
Question 2
A 16-year-old female patient presents with complaints of abdominal pain and dizziness. She is pale and clammy, and reluctant to answer your questions regarding her sexual activity. Vital signs are: blood pressure 92/62 mmHg, heart rate 102, and respirations 20. You should:
A) make it clear that she must be honest about her sexual history.
B) start a large-bore IV and transport emergently.
C) ask the mother if the patient might be pregnant.
D) transport in a position of comfort.
thoracic 19
thoracic 29
Patient teaching: abdominal assessment
A longitudinally mounted engine drives the rear wheels through a transmission, driveshaft, and ...
Thoracic cage. Avoid heavy pressure over the sternum and xiphoid process; caution over rib cage.
The Thoracic Vertebrae: Right Lateral View of Vertebra