You Have Just Arrived on the Scene of a Motor

question 12

Multiple Choice

You have just arrived on the scene of a motor vehicle collision in which a compact car was struck from behind by a delivery truck.The driver of the delivery truck is standing outside his vehicle talking to police when you arrive,but the driver of the car is still seated in the driver's seat.You have noted moderate damage to the rear of the car.For which of the following injuries should you have the highest level of suspicion?

• A) Fractures of the lower extremities
• B) Chest injury
• C) Abdominal injuries
• D) Neck injury

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