A patient dove into a shallow pool and struck his head on the bottom. Your assessment findings indicate that he has no motor or sensation ability in his legs, but he can move his arms. The EMT should recognize which of the following conditions?

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Paraplegia is characterized by the loss of motor and sensory functions in the legs and lower body, which matches the patient's symptoms. Quadriplegia or tetraplegia affects all four limbs, and hemiplegia affects one side of the body.

A Patient Dove into a Shallow Pool and Struck His