You Are Called for an 8-Year-Old Boy Who Has Fallen

Multiple Choice

You are called for an 8-year-old boy who has fallen. On scene the boy's mother states that he was running while flying a kite and tripped, striking his face on a rock. Assessment reveals a large reddish-blue lump with intact skin under his left eye. When alerting the hospital emergency department of your arrival, you should inform them that the patient has what type of injury?

A) Ecchymosis
B) Hematoma
C) Evisceration
D) Contusion