Immediate death from blunt chest trauma following a motor vehicle crash is MOST often the result of:

A. a tension pneumothorax.
B. traumatic aortic rupture.
C. penetrating lung injuries.
D. a massive cardiac contusion.


Answer: B. traumatic aortic rupture.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A. second B. fourth C. seventh D. tenth

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