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A 65-year-old man was doing some work on his roof when he lost his footing and fell to the ground, approximately 15 feet. He is unconscious but his respirations are normal. You note an obviously angulated left leg. You are more concerned about a possible head injury. Which of the following would indicate a possible head injury?
 
  A) Increased blood pressure B) Constricted pupils
  C) Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) of 15 D) Increased pulse rate

Question 2

The area in which special rescue teams operate is known as the ____________ ____________ ____________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

active rescue zone



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