Blunt Force Trauma — MCQs

A patient died after a blunt trauma to the chest. The most common respiratory cause of death in blunt chest trauma is:

What is the characteristic of a lacerated wound over a bony surface due to blunt trauma without excessive skin crushing?

Epidural hematoma on CT scan shows which of the following?

Which of the following is the most common cause of hypotension in fractures of the lower ribs (ribs 10-12)?

A polytrauma patient's CT brain shows a crescent-shaped extra-axial collection with a concave inner margin. What is the most likely diagnosis?

In a vehicular accident, extensive contusions of brain due to acceleration and deceleration injury indicate what kind of injury?

In an incised wound, all of the following are true, except:

If a fracture gives the pattern of the striking surface of the weapon it is called

An incised-looking laceration is seen in all except:

When a seat belt is worn, if an accident occurs, sudden deceleration can result in: