Common tissue injuries

Question 1

Abrasion

Answer 1

Scrape or rub
Superficial wound often affecting the knees, elbows

Question 2

Incision

Answer 2

Open injury typically caused by a sharp object causing a straight cut
bleeding can be profuse

Question 3

Laceration

Answer 3

Open injury that is jagged in nature and caused by a sharp object
Bleeding can be profuse

Question 4

Emergency Procedures

Answer 4

Apply pressure if bleeding.
Clean and/or flush to remove debris
Apply bandage

Question 5

Emergency Procedures for Incision

Answer 5

Apply pressure until bleeding is controlled

Question 6

Emergency Procedures for Incision

Answer 6

Apply pressure until bleeding is controlled.
Clean gently.
Apply bandage

Question 7

Emergency Procedure for Laceration

Answer 7

Apply pressure until bleeding is controlled.
Clean gently.
Apply bandage

Question 8

Puncture

Answer 8

Open wound that is caused by an instrument that delivers a stab
Usually small with limited bleeding

Question 9

Emergency Procedures for Puncture

Answer 9

Apply pressure if bleeding.
Clean and/ or flush to remove debris.
Apply bandage.

Question 10

Contusion

Answer 10

Closed injury, also known as a bruise
Caused by a blunt- force trauma
Ranges in severity based on that trauma received and the location

Question 11

Emergency Procedures for Contusion

Answer 11

Apply cold ice pack or ice.
Elevate limb if affected.
Observe for signs of increased intracranial pressure if the head is contused

Question 12

Concussion

Answer 12

Closed head trauma in which the brain has been jolted or shaken

Question 13

Emergency Procedure for Concussion

Answer 13

Measure vital signs.
Observation
CT scan