Compared to the bleeding from an open wound, bleeding from a closed wound:
A) is limited because the skin is unbroken.
B) generally requires surgical intervention.
C) is not significant enough to produce shock.
D) can usually be controlled with direct pressure.
Answer: A) is limited because the skin is unbroken.
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A) "Closed chest injuries are caused by blunt trauma, and can be just as serious as open chest injuries." B) "Open chest injuries are more serious than closed chest injuries, because air and bacteria can enter the chest through the open wound." C) "In general, an open chest injury caused by blunt trauma is more life-threatening than a closed one due increased blood loss." D) "Closed chest injuries are caused by penetrating trauma and cause more life-threatening injuries than do open chest injuries."
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A) Vitamin A B) Vitamin B C) Vitamin C D) Vitamin D