Cardiovascular Emergencies Test No. 5 From Paramedic Emergency Care 3rd Edition Progress Indicator: Question 2 of 15 2.  A patient has suffered a cervical spine fracture.  He is not breathing spontaneously.  Which of the following nerves is experiencing the damage from the cord injury? Choices: Apneustic nerves Diaphragmatic nerves Phrenic nerves Pneumotaxic nerves