[Type text][Type text] A patient involved in a MVC has sustained a fracture to the second rib of the anterior left chest. Which concurrent injury is most commonly associated with this fracture? a.Blunt cardiac injury b.Brachial plexus injury c.Pneumothorax d.Hemothorax b. Brachial plexus injury A patient arrives at the emergency department by private vehicle after sustaining an injury to the right lower extremity while using a saw. There is a large gaping wound to the right thigh area with significant bleeding. What is the priority intervention? a.Elevate the extremity to the level of the heart b.Initiate direct pressure c.Apply a tourniquet d.Cover the open wound with sterile saline dressings b. Initiate direct pressure What is the best position for maintaining an open airway in the obese patient? a.Prone b.Supine c.Reverse Trendelenburg d.Right lateral recumbent c. Reverse Trendelenburg Understanding the kinematic concepts associated with the mechanism of injury and energy transfer can initially assist the trauma care provider in which of the following? a.Anticipating the types of injuries that may be present b.Deciding whether law enforcement should be notified c.Determining needed laboratory tests d.Predicting the need for a surgical procedure a. Anticipating the types of injuries that may be present What