Prior to your arrival on the scene of a motorcycle crash, an Emergency Medical Responder contacts you via radio and reports that there is one patient who has an avulsion to her left arm. As a knowledgeable EMT, you should anticipate which one of the following?

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An avulsion is a type of skin injury in which a portion of the skin is torn away, leaving a loose flap of skin. Therefore, the best option is choice A, which describes a loose flap of skin torn on the left arm. The other options (B, C, and D) describe different types of injuries that are not consistent with an avulsion.

Prior to Your Arrival on the Scene of a Motorcycle