NREMT Paramedic Trauma Exam Prep

Answer: A- Frontal impacts are more likely to cause lateral fractures, not posterior fractures.

Posterior second and third rib fractures are usually a result of high velocity side impact to the chest. The first, second, and third ribs in healthy adults are strong and require a high degree of force to fracture. When posterior fractures do occur, it is usually from side impact.