When performing the primary assessment on a patient with an isolated spinalcord injury, you note that he is in severe respiratory distress and struggling to breathe. Where should you suspect the spinalcord injury has occurred?

A) Thoracic spine
B) Lumbar spine
C) Cervical spine
D) Diaphragm

Answer: C

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A) True B) False

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Forced breathing involves the accessory muscles during inhalation and the ________ muscles and abdominal muscles during exhalation

A) external intercostal B) sternal C) internal intercostal D) All of the above

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