Which of the following general statements regarding trauma is correct?
A) Bullet impact is less if the energy in the bullet is applied to a small area.
B) The position of the patient at the time of the event is considered to be an internal factor.
C) Blunt trauma is difficult to diagnose by paramedics in the field and is often more lethal than penetrating trauma.
D) Rapidly applied amounts of energy are better tolerated than a similar amount of energy applied over a longer period.
Answer: C) Blunt trauma is difficult to diagnose by paramedics in the field and is often more lethal than penetrating trauma.
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