TYPES OF WOUNDS Flashcards
1
Q
superficial wound, outer layer is scraped off from friction or rubbing against a rough surface
A
ABRASION
2
Q
deep cut or tear in the skin
A
LACERATION
3
Q
a clean straight cut typically caused by a sharp object
A
INCISION
4
Q
a small deep wound caused by a sharp pointed object
A
PUNCTURE
5
Q
a wound where skin or tissue is forcible detached creating a flap
A
AVULSION
6
Q
wound caused by pressure from a heavy object, damaging skin, muscle and bones
A
CRUSH INJURY
7
Q
injury where blood vessels are damaged under the skin, causing discoloration without an open wound
A
CONTUSION
