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If you see a cracked windshield in a MVC... what will the pt represent with? Correct Answer: Bruised or lacerated head or face. Brain injury, *cervical spine injury (always until proven otherwise), t... racheal injury. If you see a deformed steering column in a MVC... what will the pt represent with? Correct Answer: Bruised neck, bruised chest. Sternal or rib fracture, flail chest, myocardial contusion, *pericardial tamponade, pneumo/hemothorax, aortic tear. If you see a deformed dashboard in a MVC... what will the pt represent with? Correct Answer: Bruised abdomen, bruised knee, misplaced kneecap. Ruptured spleen, liver, bowel, diaphragm. Fractured patella, dislocated knee, *femoral fracture, dislocated hip. If you see the rear end of the vehicle is damaged in a MVC... what will the pt represent with? Correct Answer: Secondary anterior injuries, esp if the pt wasn't restrained. "Wiplash" injuries, *coup contrecoup injury. Phases of Deceleration Correct Answer: 1) Deceleration of the vehicle, occurs when the vehicle strikes another object & comes to a stop. 2) Deceleration of occupant, which starts during sudden braking & continues through the whole crash. 3) Deceleration of internal organs, that consist of internal organs that continue forward momentum until they're stopped by anatomical restraints. 4) Secondary collisions, which occur when a vehicle occupant is hit by objects moving within the vehicle (loose objects). 5) Additional impacts, that the vehicle may receive when it is hit by a second vehicle or is deflected into another. Velocity Correct Answer: "Speed kills"- causes more damage than mass. Seat Belt Use Correct Answer: All arguments against seat belt use are unfounded. Airbag Injuries Correct Answer: Common injuries include abrasions to the face, chest and arms. Minor corrosive effects can occur because of the cornstarch on the airbag, and it may irritate the skin. [Show More]

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