All Trauma Patients with an Altered Level of Consciousness or an Appropriate

question 4

Multiple Choice

All trauma patients with an altered level of consciousness or an appropriate mechanism must be considered to have a ____.

• A) lateral spine injury
• B) cranial injury
• C) cervical spine injury
• D) thoracic spine injury

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Definitions:

Hearing Receptor

Specialized cells located in the inner ear that transduce sound vibrations into neural signals.

Balance Receptor

Sensory structures in the inner ear, specifically the vestibular system, that help regulate balance and spatial orientation.

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant stimuli, allowing focus on changes in the environment.

Ruffini End Organs

Sensory receptors located in the skin and joints that detect stretch, pressure, and heat, contributing to the sense of body position and motion.