Which Statement Made by an EMT Demonstrates an Understanding of Chest

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which statement made by an EMT demonstrates an understanding of chest trauma?

• A) "Open chest injuries are more serious than closed chest injuries, because air and bacteria can enter the chest through the open wound."
• B) "In general, an open chest injury caused by blunt trauma is more life threatening than a closed one due to increased potential for blood loss."
• C) "Closed chest injuries are caused by blunt trauma, and can be just as serious as open chest injuries."
• D) "Closed chest injuries are caused by penetrating trauma and cause more life-threatening injuries than do open chest injuries."

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