NCLEX® QOTD: Contusion
Aug 30, 2023
A pediatric client who was diagnosed with a pulmonary contusion following a motor vehicle accident says to the nurse, “What does the word contusion mean?” Which is the best response by the nurse?
A. “A contusion is the same as when you have a cut.”
B. “A contusion is like a bad bruise.”
C. “A contusion is like when you have a scrape.”
D. “A contusion happens when you get a hole in something.”
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The correct answer to today's NCLEX-RN® Question is...
B. “A contusion is like a bad bruise.”
Rationale: A contusion is a term that describes an area where tissue has been injured, causing capillaries to rupture, leading to an area of bruising or ecchymosis.
Major Takeaway
Pulmonary contusion is a lung injury that develops after chest trauma, and is characterized by interstitial hemorrhage that inhibits gas exchange. A contusion is a term that describes an area where tissue has been injured, causing capillaries to rupture, leading to an area of bruising or ecchymosis.
Incorrect answer explanations
A. “A contusion is the same as when you have a cut.”
Rationale: A contusion is not the same as a cut or laceration; therefore, this is not the best response by the nurse.C. “A contusion is like when you have a scrape.”
Rationale: A contusion is not like a scrape or abrasion; therefore, this is not the best response by the nurse.D. “A contusion happens when you get a hole in something.”
Rationale: A contusion is not the same as a hole, or puncture, in the tissue; therefore, this is not the best response by the nurse.________________________
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