Which of the following is NOT a consideration when evaluating the mechanism of injury?
A) Mass and velocity of objects involved
B) Whether the mechanism was blunt or penetrating
C) Direction of impact
D) Whether it is a rural or an urban setting
D
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The calculated indices on Mary Jones from Question 13 are:
MCV (fL) MCH (pg) MCHC (g/dL) a. 93 50 53 b. 105 29 37 c. 93 22 28 d. 105 34 35
You are called for an 8-year-old boy who has fallen. At the scene, the boy's mother states that her son was running while flying a kite and tripped, striking his face on a rock. Assessment reveals a large reddish-blue lump with intact skin under his left eye. When alerting the hospital emergency department of your arrival, you should inform them that the patient has which type of injury?
A) Ecchymosis B) Hematoma C) Evisceration D) Contusion