Critical Care Exam Practice| Question & Correct Answer
Critical Care Exam Practice| Question & Correct Answer The triage nurse is assessing a victim of a stab wound. According to the paramedics, the victim was stabbed by a male attacker. The knife blade is 6 inches (7.2 cm) in length and 1 inch (2.5 cm) in width. The "point of entry" of the stab wound is two inches above and left of the victim's xiphoid process. Which vital organ(s) are at an increased risk of being in the direct path of injury? - CORRECT ANSWERHeart Lungs Diaphragm What way do females stab? - CORRECT ANSWER-Downwards What way do males stab? - CORRECT ANSWER-Upwards
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