Which of the Following Would Be an Example of Proximate

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be an example of proximate cause?

• A)An officer pursuing a speeding vehicle causes a fatal collision with a third vehicle.
• B)An officer shoots a suspect who charges at him with a large knife.
• C)An officer responding to an emergency call is hit by another vehicle, causing serious injuries to the other occupants.
• D)An officer in a foot pursuit trips on road debris and injures himself.

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Definitions:

Respiratory Rate

The number of breaths a person takes per minute, an important vital sign.

Tachypnea

Abnormally fast respirations, usually more than 24 respirations per minute.

Patent Airway

A clear and unobstructed passageway for air to move in and out of the lungs.

Cyanosis

Bluish discoloration of skin and mucous membranes caused by reduced oxygen in blood