Your patient has been hit in the arm with a baseball during practice.He is alert and oriented,complaining of pain to his left arm with obvious black discoloration of the skin.What type of assessment is called for in this situation?
A) Rapid trauma exam
B) Detailed physical exam
C) Area exam
D) Focused exam

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A focused exam is appropriate in this situation as it targets the specific area of injury, which is the left arm, to assess the extent of damage and determine the appropriate treatment.

Your Patient Has Been Hit in the Arm with a Baseball