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rmenurse

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For the patient with suspected traumatic brain injury, the ideal positioning of the patient for transport is:
 
  A) in a left lateral recumbent position on the backboard.
  B) on a long backboard with the foot of the backboard in a 15-degree Trendelenburg position.
  C) on a long backboard with the patient's feet elevated on pillows to achieve a 15-degree angle.
  D) on a long backboard with the head of the backboard elevated 15 to 30 degrees.

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Which of the following statements concerning trauma is true?
 
  A) Falls are the leading cause of trauma deaths.
  B) Mechanism of injury is the best predictor of patient outcome.
  C) Multisystem trauma has a higher mortality rate than single-system injuries.
  D) A spider web or star pattern of cracks on the windshield means the patient impacted the windshield with his head.
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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
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