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stephzh

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You have been called for a patient with severe back pain. When obtaining a medical history, he tells you that he has a history of damaged disks in his vertebrae. As a knowledgeable EMT, you should recognize that the:
 
  A) ligaments on the side of the spinal column were overstretched.
  B) vertebrae making up the spinal column were fractured.
  C) nerves making up the spinal cord have been damaged.
  D) fluid-filled structures between the vertebrae have been injured.

Question 2

The agency charged with worker safety is abbreviated as:
 
  a. OSHa. c. NFPA.
  b. NIOSH. d. CAAS.


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

D

Answer to Question 2

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stephzh

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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