Pain occurs when the amount of blood flowing through the narrowed or blocked coronary artery is less than the amount of acidic byproducts that build up in the myocardium.

Full immobilization of a trauma patient, including placing a cervical collar and securing the patient to a backboard, should take place at which of the following points in time?

A) After checking for cervical range of motion B) En route to the hospital C) Before the primary assessment D) Before moving the patient to the ambulance

Which of the following correctly describes the positioning of the leg for a trauma femur exam?

leg is internally rotated 15-20 degrees leg is externally rotated 15-20 degrees leg is internally rotated 3-5 degrees leg is left in natural position