The primary cause of land subsidence in the U.S. is the:
A) removal of rock in quarries.
B) excavation of land to pour building foundations.
C) removal of large amounts of underground water.
D) clearing of land for urban development.
C
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a. 1 and 4 only b. 1, 2, and 4 only c. 2 and 4 only d. 1, 2, and 3 only
When caring for a patient who has sustained a head injury, it is important to:
A. maintain manual stabilization of the head and neck. B. open the airway using the head-tilt/chin-lift method if the patient is responsive. C. control bleeding with as much pressure as you can apply. D. have the patient sit up, hands on knees, leaning slightly forward.