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fahad

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A rock climber has fallen 20 feet onto a hard surface. He is awake, but confused. He is pale and sweaty, and he is complaining of abdominal pain. He has a deformity of his right arm and several abrasions on his head, face, arms, chest, back, and legs. The best way to position this patient while awaiting EMS is:
 
  A) supine, while providing manual stabilization of the spine.
  B) in a sitting position with his knees bent.
  C) on his left side with his legs drawn up.
  D) on his right side with his legs drawn up.

Question 2

One of the factors in professionalism is patient advocacy.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



choc0chan

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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

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