Practice Quiz

NREMT EMT

Category - Trauma

Start a Study Session Sign up for Question of the Day
Richard was involved in an explosion. He was injured by falling debris. What type of injury is Richard suffering?
  1. Tertiary Blast
  2. Primary Blast
  3. Secondary Blast
  4. Perimeter Blast
Explanation
Answer: C - Secondary blast injuries are due to flying debris propelled by the force of the blast. Impacting debris may produce blunt or penetrating trauma. Primary blast injuries are caused by the initial air blast and pressure waves; this may compress hollow organs. Tertiary blast injuries are due to the compressive forces of the blast wave or “wind” and are usually blunt trauma.
Was this helpful? Upvote!
Login to contribute your own answer or details
Start a Study Session Sign up for Question of the Day

Top questions

Related questions

Most popular on PracticeQuiz