HANDOUT 11-5: Reinforcing Content Mastery Student’s Name

RECOGNIZING INJURY PATTERNS

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For each of the three collisions pictured on the previous page, identify the type of

collision and the type of injuries commonly associated with it.

REINFORCEMENT

1. Head-on collision. Types of injuries: Up-and-over can cause head, neck, chest, and

abdominal injuries. Down-and-under can cause hip, knee, and leg injuries. Airbag

deployment can also cause injuries.

2. Rear-end collision. Types of injuries: It can cause neck, head, and chest injuries to

unrestrained people.

3. Side-impact collision. Types of injuries: It can cause head, neck, chest, abdomen,

pelvis, and thighs.