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    Ati Nurs 663 Complex Med Surg (ICU) Proctored Exam

    Put the following causes of Spinal Cord Injuries in the correct order, from highest frequency to lowest frequency.

    Explanation & Rationale

    Rationale: A. While this option correctly identifies motor vehicle crashes as the leading cause and falls as the second most common, it incorrectly places assault (gunshot wounds) before sports injuries. Epidemiologically, sports-related injuries occur more frequently than violent causes such as gunshot wounds. This misordering makes the option incorrect. B. This option significantly misrepresents the frequency distribution. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of spinal cord injuries, not falls. Additionally, sports injuries are less common than both MVCs and falls, so placing them second is inaccurate. This sequence does not reflect real-world data. C. This option accurately reflects the most common causes of spinal cord injuries in order of frequency. Motor vehicle crashes account for the highest percentage due to high-impact trauma. Falls are the second leading cause, particularly among older adults. Sports injuries, such as diving or contact sports, are less frequent but still significant. Assaults, including gunshot wounds, are the least common among these options. D. Although falls are a major cause of spinal cord injuries, they are second to motor vehicle crashes in overall frequency. This option incorrectly places falls as the leading cause, making the sequence inaccurate despite correctly placing sports injuries before assaults.

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