The neck muscles can function to protect the cervical spine by resisting excessive hyperflexion, hyperextension, or rotational forces.

A 59-year-old woman presents with acute onset of confusion, left-sided hemiparesis, and a right-sided facial droop. Her airway is patent and she is breathing adequately. Her blood pressure is 150/100 mm Hg and her pulse is 70 beats/min. The cardiac monitor displays atrial fibrillation with a variable rate of 60 to 90 beats/min. When obtaining the patient's medical history from her husband, the MOST important question to ask him is:

A) "Does your wife have a history of diabetes?" B) "Is your wife allergic to aspirin or contrast dye?" C) "When did your wife last see her physician?" D) "When did you first notice your wife's symptoms?"

Nonradiopaque sponges are used during the skin prep, rather than the counted sponges from the instrument table

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