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darbym82

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When assessing a victim of head injury, it is important to obtain a history that includes:
 
  A) whether the victim's mental status has changed.
  B) what medications the victim is on.
  C) whether the victim has allergies.
  D) what the victim ate.

Question 2

A fracture that occurs when there is a break in the base of the skull, is difficult to detect, and often causes extensive damage, is a:
 
  A) depressed fracture.
  B) linear fracture.
  C) comminuted fracture.
  D) basilar fracture.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D




darbym82

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Reply 2 on: Jul 12, 2018
Wow, this really help


kishoreddi

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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