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jc611

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on: Jul 3, 2018
Which of the following Glasgow Coma Scale scores indicates serious brain injury?
 
  A) < 3
  B) Between 12 and 15
  C) < 8
  D) < 15

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What statement regarding contusions is true?
 
  A) The epidermis is open and actively bleeding.
  B) Blood vessels in the subcutaneous layer have been broken.
  C) Blood vessels in the dermal layer have ruptured.
  D) Blood vessels in the epidermis have broken but the skin is intact.
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cpetit11

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C


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