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pragya sharda

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on: Jul 2, 2018
You suspect that your patient has a possible pelvic fracture following a fall. The BEST way to splint this injury is:
 
  A) to secure to a long backboard.
  B) apply an improvised pelvic binder.
  C) to place on padded stretcher and secure for comfort.
  D) application of a traction splint.

Question 2

In normal breathing, air movement on inspiration is generated by:
 
  A) positive intra-abdominal pressure.
  B) positive intra-thoracic pressure.
  C) negative intra-abdominal pressure.
  D) negative intra-thoracic pressure.


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carojassy25

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

B

Answer to Question 2

D


pragya sharda

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

milbourne11

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Gracias!

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