Which statement accurately describes multisystem trauma?

A) Multisystem trauma is the leading cause of death for persons older than 65 years
B) The multisystem trauma patient is less likely to develop shock if otherwise healthy
C) Multisystem trauma has a noted higher incidence of morbidity and mortality
D) The definitive care for multisystem trauma is cardiopulmonary resuscitation


C) Multisystem trauma has a noted higher incidence of morbidity and mortality

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Abnormal heart rhythms or arrest caused by blunt trauma to the chest is called ____.

A. torsades de pointes B. cordis commotio C. Long QT syndrome D. tamponade

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Most fractures result from ____________________ to an extremity.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Burns to the face are considered critical because:

A. Of the potential for respiratory compromise. B. Of an elevated risk of infection. C. The patient's speech may be affected. D. The sting is thinner on the face.

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