Question

A young male was struck in the forearm with a baseball and complains of pain to the area. Slight swelling and ecchymosis are present, but no external bleeding. Which type of injury does this describe?

A. Abrasion
B. Contusion
C. Hematoma
D. Avulsion

Answer 1

A contusion is the type of injury described. It occurs when a blunt object strikes the body and causes damage to the underlying tissue without breaking the skin.

Step-by-step explanation:

This type of injury is known as a contusion. A contusion occurs when a blunt object, like a baseball, strikes the body and causes damage to the underlying tissue without breaking the skin. In this case, the young male experienced pain, slight swelling, and ecchymosis (bruising) after being struck in the forearm with a baseball. The swelling and ecchymosis indicate that there was internal bleeding, but no external bleeding.