FP Flashcards
1
Q
Hematoma
A
Mass of blood confined with in organ, tissue or space
2
Q
Contusions
A
bruise
3
Q
Abrasions
A
scratches/scrapes
4
Q
Lacerations
A
tear in tissue caused by shearing or crushing force
5
Q
Scrape abrasions
A
single linear abrasion (dragged)
6
Q
Impact abrasions
A
crush injury of skin caused by perpendicular blow
7
Q
Linear Laceration
A
Long thin weapon
8
Q
Focal fractures
A
small force applied over small area
9
Q
Crush fractures
A
large force, large area, extensive tissue injury
10
Q
Penetrating fractures
A
large force small area (gunshot)
11
Q
Traction fracture
A
bone pulled apart
12
Q
Angulation fracture
A
bone is bent until it breaks
13
Q
Rotational fracture
A
spiral fracture
14
Q
Vertical ompression
A
T or Y shaped at distal end
15
Q
Sharp Force Injury: Stab Wounds
A
sharp edges, depth of wound greater then length
