Which of the following statements concerning trauma is true?
A) Falls are the leading cause of trauma deaths.
B) Mechanism of injury is the best predictor of patient outcome.
C) Multisystem trauma has a higher mortality rate than single-system injuries.
D) A "spider web" or "star" pattern of cracks on the windshield means the patient impacted the windshield with his head.
C
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A. Bowel resection B. Appendectomy C. Cardiac catheterizations D. Vasectomies
Prior to the administration of oral glucose, a patient's blood glucose level was 49 mg/dL. After administering the oral glucose, the patient is alert and oriented. Which one of the following repeat blood glucose levels would the EMT expect with this clinical presentation?
A) "Low" B) 155 mg/dL C) 30 mg/dL D) "High"