The Patient Was a Restrained Front Seat Passenger in a Car

question 12

Multiple Choice

The patient was a restrained front seat passenger in a car crash. Which findings would the nurse evaluate as indicating possible internal injury from the seatbelt? Select all that apply.

• A) The patient is unconscious.
• B) There are abrasions across the patient's abdomen.
• C) There is bruising across the patient's chest.
• D) The patient has ecchymosis across both knees.
• E) The patient complains of hip pain.

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Definitions:

Work Related Injuries

Injuries or illnesses that occur in the context of performing job duties or as a result of the work environment.

Recover

The act of regaining possession or control of something lost or taken away, often used in legal contexts to describe the process of obtaining compensation.

Family and Medical Leave

Federal law in the United States allowing eligible employees to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons with continuation of group health insurance coverage.

Unpaid Leave

A period of time that an employee is allowed to be away from work without receiving pay, often used for personal, family, or medical reasons.