Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #1536 (Set 47)

What are the symptoms of a fractured back?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — pain at the site of the fracture and possible numbness or paralysis below the injury

Vertebral column fractures compromise spinal cord integrity, causing localized pain at the injury site alongside motor deficits, sensory loss, numbness, or complete paralysis in regions distal to the trauma site.

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