The Mechanism of Injury in Which a Patient's Chest Has

question 44

Multiple Choice

The mechanism of injury in which a patient's chest has struck an immovable object,such as a steering wheel,may most accurately be described as a(n) :

• A) open trauma injury.
• B) compression injury.
• C) penetrating injury.
• D) coup contrecoup injury.

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Definitions:

Environmental Factors

Components outside the organism that can affect its development, behavior, and survival.

Genotype

The genetic makeup of an organism, consisting of the alleles inherited from both parents, which influences physical and behavioral traits.

Phenotype

The observable characteristics or traits of an organism, resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.

Observable Characteristics

Traits or features that can be seen or measured directly in individuals or phenomena.