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tiffannnnyyyyyy

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A patient informs you that he injured a tendon in his knee three years ago and has had a difficult time walking since. You recognize that this injury involves a structure that:
 
  A) connects muscles to the knee.
  B) connects the muscles surrounding the knee.
  C) holds and secures the bones of the knee.
  D) attaches a ligament to the knee.

Question 2

You arrive at the local climbing gym to care for a patient who fell from approximately 20 feet onto a concrete floor. The patient is alert but confused. Your physical exam reveals pale skin, an unstable pelvis, abdominal bruising, and a deformed left forearm. You would classify this patient as:
 
  A) low priority. B) stable since he is alert.
  C) unstable due to multisystem trauma. D) mortally wounded.


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shaikhs

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

A

Answer to Question 2

C


tiffannnnyyyyyy

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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:D TYSM

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