Which of the following injuries is considered an indirect brain injury?
A) Depressed skull fracture with cerebral penetration by bone fragments
B) Concussion
C) Gunshot wound to the head
D) Cerebral laceration
Question 2
Your patient has attempted suicide by slitting his wrists. You notice that he has run the knife across his wrist, perpendicular to the arm, and that the wound is rather deep. Which of the following statements is true regarding the likelihood for serious blood loss?
A) There is most likely tremendous internal blood loss.
B) A tourniquet will probably be necessary.
C) Blood loss is probably not life-threatening.
D) You should expect severe blood loss.
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