Which of the Following Persons Is at Highest Risk of a Spinal

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following persons is at highest risk of a spinal cord injury?

• A)23-year-old man who plays basketball.
• B)20-year-old female with a history of substance abuse.
• C)18-year-old male with a prior motor vehicle accident.
• D)50-year-old female with osteoporosis.

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Definitions:

Stretches

In spectroscopy, refers to the vibrational movements (stretching and bending) of molecular bonds that are studied to identify functional groups in molecules.

C-H Stretch

Refers to the vibration of a carbon-hydrogen bond in infrared spectroscopy, indicating the presence of C-H bonds in a molecular structure.

Stretching Frequency

A measure related to the energy required for bond stretching in molecular vibrations, commonly observed in infrared spectroscopy.

Hexane

A straight-chain alkane with six carbon atoms, commonly used as a non-polar solvent.