Which Patient Assessment Data Supports an Open Traumatic Injury

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which patient assessment data supports an open traumatic injury?

• A) A closed hip fracture that was caused by a fall
• B) A gunshot wound without penetration of the bullet due to the bullet-proof vest
• C) Near-drowning after falling through a frozen lake
• D) Burns over 30% of the body from a house fire

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Definitions:

Ears

Organs that are responsible for hearing and balance, comprising the outer, middle, and inner sections, each with specific functions in the process of hearing and maintaining equilibrium.

Severe Infection

An infection that significantly impacts the body, often characterized by strong symptoms or a rapid worsening condition.

Fibrocystic Disease

a condition commonly characterized by benign lumps within the breast tissue, often associated with pain and discomfort.

Menstruating

The process in which the female body sheds the lining of the uterus, resulting in bleeding through the vagina, typically occurring once every month.