Aplastic anemia is most often caused by:

Your patient is a 45-year-old female type I diabetic with a history of a nonhealing foot ulcer. On examination, you find that her pedal pulse is present, but she lacks sensation in her foot. This is most likely due to:

A) Brown-Séquard syndrome. B) Raynaud's disease. C) peripheral neuropathy. D) claudication.

What is the purpose of placing the patient in a neutral (in-line) position during spinal immobilization?

A) To facilitate the placement of head blocks B) For easier airway access C) To prevent the tongue from falling to the side of the airway D) To allow the most space for the spinal cord within the column