A Young Boy Was Running with a Pencil and Tripped

question 27

Multiple Choice

A young boy was running with a pencil and tripped. The pencil impaled the boy's left eye and remains lodged in place. He is in his mother's arms and both are crying hysterically. Appropriate care for the eye would include:

• A) stabilizing the impaled object and providing immediate transport.
• B) carefully removing the pencil from the eye to prevent the loss of vision, then providing immediate transport.
• C) applying ice to the affected eye to decrease pressure, swelling, and subsequent damage.
• D) applying gentle pressure to the pencil and eye to prevent movement followed by immediate transport.

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Definitions:

Musical Instruments

Devices constructed or used for the purpose of making musical sounds.

Substance P

A neuropeptide involved in pain perception and the inflammatory response within the body.

Endorphin

Natural peptides produced by the brain that act as neurotransmitters to reduce pain perception and lead to feelings of euphoria.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter that contributes to feelings of well-being and happiness, also involved in the regulation of mood, sleep, and appetite.