COMLEX Osteopathic Medicine

Category - Tissue Trauma

Georgette was told she had a contusion on her head after she bumped into a door. Which of following is she experiencing?
  1. Dripping blood
  2. Swelling and pain
  3. Torn skin
  4. All of the above
Explanation
Answer - B - Contusions occur when there is damage to the blood vessels beneath the skin, but the upper layer is not damaged. Swelling and pain occurs as blood is released and pools under the skin.
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