A Patient Involved in a Motor Vehicle Collision Is Complaining

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient involved in a motor vehicle collision is complaining of neck pain. Which of the following pieces of information would cause the EMT to have a high index of suspicion that the patient may have suffered more significant injuries beyond isolated neck pain?

• A) Lack of air bags in the car
• B) Difficulty turning is head to the right
• C) History of heart problems
• D) Death of the car's driver

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