You Have Been Called to the Local Community Hospital for a 48-Year-Old

question 38

Multiple Choice

You have been called to the local community hospital for a 48-year-old male involved in a motor vehicle collision 2 hours prior. He has been diagnosed with a cerebral contusion and must be transported to a trauma center for specialty care. As a knowledgeable EMT, you recognize that a cerebral contusion is:

• A) an open skull fracture with increased pressure in the skull.
• B) the formation of a pocket of blood within the brain tissue.
• C) bruising and swelling of the brain tissue.
• D) active bleeding between the brain and the skull.

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