As the Energy from a Medium- or High-Velocity Projectile Pushes

question 30

Multiple Choice

As the energy from a medium- or high-velocity projectile pushes tissue from its path, which of the following occurs?

• A) Damage depends on the net difference between pressure at the entrance wound and pressure at the exit wound.
• B) No vacuum is created when there are both an entrance and an exit wound.
• C) Negative pressure is generated inside the cavity, drawing debris into the wound.
• D) There is negative pressure at the entrance wound and positive pressure at the exit wound.

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