Skin-Wounds Flashcards
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What is a puncture wound
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Injury caused by puncturing the skin such as nail or needle. i.e nail in the foot, dart wound.
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What is a Laceration
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Refers to a cut in the skin, tear or opening usually from trauma caused by a sharp object like a knife or shard of glass.
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What is a penetration wound
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Injury caused by knife.
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What is an incision
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A clean sharp incision such as knife, razor. i.e a small cut in a finger
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What is an abrasion
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Superficial wound with the epidermis caused by sliding on to rough surface.
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What is a hematoma
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Damage to a blood vessel that in turn causes blood to collect under the skin.
