Which of the Following Is the Most Common Result of Blunt

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most common result of blunt chest trauma in children?

• A) Anterior flail segment
• B) Intrathoracic injury without external bruising of the thorax
• C) Associated spinal cord injury
• D) Fractured ribs with a high incidence of hemothorax

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Definitions:

Nonparametric Method

Statistical methods that do not rely on data belonging to any particular distribution, often used when data doesn't meet the assumptions of parametric tests.

Matched Pairs

A study design in which participants are paired based on specific characteristics, ensuring that each pair is as similar as possible except for the variable being tested.

Ordinal Data

A type of categorical data where the categories have a natural, ordered relationship.

Wilcoxon Rank Sum Test

A nonparametric test that compares two unrelated samples to determine if there is a difference in their central tendency.