Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Intermediate Practice Exam

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All of the following are characteristic of a closed soft tissue injury, EXCEPT:

Bruising
Swelling
Pain at the site
Deformity of a short bone

The correct answer is: Deformity of a short bone

A closed soft tissue injury is characterized by damage to the skin and underlying tissues without a break in the skin. Common characteristics include bruising, swelling, and localized pain at the site of the injury due to trauma. Bruising occurs from blood vessels breaking under the skin, swelling arises from inflammation and excess fluid accumulation, and pain results from the damage to tissues and nerves. Deformity, particularly of a short bone, typically indicates a bone fracture or significant injury to the musculoskeletal system, which may involve a disruption of skin integrity or an open injury. This can happen with a closed soft tissue injury, but if a bone is deformed, it indicates a more complex injury which could involve a fracture. Therefore, deformity is not a characteristic of a closed soft tissue injury, making it the exception among the other options listed.