Which of the Following Statements Concerning Blunt Thoracic Trauma in the Pediatric

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning blunt thoracic trauma in the pediatric population is most accurate?

• A) Children are more likely than adults to suffer both rib fracture and organ injury.
• B) Children are less likely than adults to suffer either rib fractures or organ injury.
• C) Children are more likely than adults to suffer rib fractures but less likely to suffer significant organ injury.
• D) Children are less likely than adults to suffer rib fractures but more likely to have significant organ injury.

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