The individuals selected to be recruiters for the fire department are critical to the success of the program. Which of the following attributes is the most important?

The Emergency Medical Responder should assess for accessory muscle use in which areas of the body?

A) The neck and chest B) The arms and neck C) The abdomen and legs D) The face and back

A young female was involved in a motor-vehicle collision in which her car struck the rear end of another vehicle. As a result of the impact, her neck muscles were overstretched and torn. She is complaining of neck pain. Based on this mechanism, the most likely type of injury she has is:

a. neural ischemia. b. whiplash. c. translational strain. d. a Jefferson fracture.