NUR314 Exam 4

Question 1

Avulsion

Answer 1

Tearing away of a structure or part

Question 2

Bruise/contusion

Answer 2

Superficial discoloration due to hemorrhage into tissues from ruptured blood vessels beneath the skin

Question 3

Cut

Answer 3

Incision

Question 4

Ecchymosis

Answer 4

Hemorrhage spot, larger then petechiae, non-elevated, blue or purple

Question 5

hematoma

Answer 5

Localize collection of blood, usually in Organ, space, or tissues

Question 6

Hemorrhage

Answer 6

Escape of blood from ruptured vessel, internal or External

Question 7

Incision

Answer 7

Cut or wound made by sharp instrument, act of cutting

Question 8

Laceration

Answer 8

Tearing or splitting of tissue, usually from blunt trauma over a bony surface

Question 9

Lesion

Answer 9

Broad term referring to any pathologic or Trumatic discontinuity of tissue or loss of function of a part

Question 10

Patterned injury

Answer 10

Caused by an object that leaves a distinct pattern: glove/sock burns

Question 11

Pattern of injuries

Answer 11

Injuries, bruises or fractures, and various stages of healing

Question 12

Petechiae

Answer 12

Minute, pinpoint, non-raised, perfectly round purple, red spots

Question 13

Puncture

Answer 13

Act of piercing or penetrating with pointed object or instrument

Question 14

Stab wound

Answer 14

Penetrating, sharp, cutting injury that is deeper than it is wide

Question 15

Traumatic alopecia

Answer 15

Loss of hair from pulling and yanking or other traumatic means

Question 16

Wound

Answer 16

General term referring to bodily injury caused by physical means

Question 17

Abrasion

Answer 17

Wound caused by rubbing the skin or mucous membrane