TYPES OF WOUNDS

Question 1

OPEN WOUNDS

caused by clean, sharp-edged object
only involves the epidermis

Answer 1

incised wounds

Question 2

OPEN WOUNDS

wounds are torn rather than cut

Answer 2

lacerations

Question 3

OPEN WOUNDS

superficial wounds: topmost layer of the skin (epidermis) is scraped off

Answer 3

Abrasions

Question 4

OPEN WOUNDS

objects penetrate into the tissues leaving a small surface opening

Answer 4

punctured wounds

Question 5

OPEN WOUNDS

object entering the body (e.g. knife)

Answer 5

Penetrating wounds

Question 6

OPEN WOUNDS

caused by bullet or similar projectile driving into or through the body

Answer 6

Gunshot wounds

Question 7

OPEN WOUNDS

tearing away of tissue from a body part

Answer 7

avulsion

Question 8

OPEN WOUNDS

nonsurgical removal of the limb from the body

Answer 8

amputation