Question 21 of 30
Assessments of children should take into consideration:
A
No splints should be used since all are designed for adult patients.
B
Abdominal injuries are less serious since muscles are less developed.
C
The skull has not completely fused, so head injuries are uncommon.
D
Chest injury is likely to involve organs without damage to ribs.
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option D: Chest injury is likely to involve organs without damage to ribs..
Children have highly elastic chest walls and less developed musculature. This anatomy allows significant force to be transmitted to internal organs (like the heart or lungs) during impact, often resulting in severe internal organ injury even in the absence of visible rib fractures.