Mechanism of Injury (MOI),or Kinematics,involves the Action of Forces on the Human

question 12

Multiple Choice

Mechanism of injury (MOI) ,or kinematics,involves the action of forces on the human body and their effects.Motor vehicle collisions (MVCs) account for a high degree of blunt trauma.In the case of an adult trauma victim who is the driver in a head-on MVC at high speed,where the head hits the windshield and the chest impacts the steering wheel,what is the MOI and description of the possible injuries?

• A) Acceleration; contusion of the occipital lobe of the brain and posterior chest wall
• B) Deceleration; contusion of the frontal lobe of the brain and anterior chest wall
• C) Acceleration/deceleration; injury to the anterior and posterior brain and internal thoracic organs and vessels
• D) Blunt force trauma; impact force causes subdural and epidural hemorrhage and transaction of the thoracic aorta and great vessels

Comprehend the attributes of empowerment and leadership within nursing roles.

Set short-term and long-term professional goals in nursing.

Recognize the roles and responsibilities within nurse mentoring relationships.

Understand the process and importance of conducting SWOT analysis in personal and professional development.

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