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RCMultiple Choice

Specimen Preparation and Handling — Cumulative exam

Question 1 • Introduction to Health Science - EL3601 B

During an accident at a playground, a fence post pierces Jennifer’s arm. This trauma would be classified as

Answer
A
blunt and penetrating trauma.
B
emotional and blunt trauma.
C
physical and blunt trauma.
D
physical and penetrating trauma.

Explanation

A fence post piercing Jennifer’s arm is a physical injury, and because it enters the body, it is penetrating trauma. It is not blunt trauma, which occurs when force injures the body without breaking through the skin.

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