A Paramedic Tells You That a Patient with a Probable

question 50

Multiple Choice

A paramedic tells you that a patient with a probable spinal injury still retains his plantar reflexes. As a knowledgeable EMT, you should understand that the patient has reflex activity in what part of the body?

• A) Hands
• B) Feet
• C) Arms
• D) Fingers

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