HEALTH 9 (WOUND CARE, BANDAGING, SPLINTING)

Which of the following is not part of open wounds?

• Laceration

• Contusion

• Incision

• Abrasion

This is a type of wound produced when a sharp object pierces the skin and cause a hole.

• Incision

• Ulcer

• Puncture Wound

• Laceration

These are wounds that result from the loss of all the layers of the skin and due to poor blood circulation

• Incision

• Ulcer

• Puncture Wound

• Laceration

These are linear cut injuries caused by a sharp object.

• Incision

• Abrasion

• Contusion

• Laceration

This wound may result from stretching of the skin beyond its normal stretching capacity.

• Incision

• Abrasion

• Contusion

• Laceration

These are scrape injuries affecting only the topmost layer of the skin.

• Incision

• Abrasion

• Contusion

• Fracture

It is commonly defined as a break in the bone.

• Incision

• Abrasion

• Contusion

• Fracture

It is a wound caused by blunt forces such as a blow.

• Incision

• Abrasion

• Contusion

• Fracture

True or False: Minor cuts and wounds need an expert care and can be managed at home.

• True

• False

True or False: Wounds must be washed under clean running water to remove all visible debris.

• True

• False