You arrive on the scene of a collapsed building. One of the workers is trapped in the debris. His right leg is caught between two large pieces of cinderblock. You should identify this as which type of injury?

A) Avulsion
B) Amputation
C) Puncture wound
D) Crush injury

Answer: D) Crush injury

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Design of driveways for exterior access must be:

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