E and C - Chapter 9 - Wounds

What type of wound involves a break in the skin's surface resulting in external bleeding, and may allow bacteria to enter the body, causing an infection?

• Closed Wound

• Open Wound

• Hematoma

• Contusion

Which type of open wound results in the top layer of skin being removed, with little or no blood loss, and is often very painful?

• Abrasion

• Avulsion

• Laceration

• Puncture

Which type of open wound results in jagged, irregular edges, caused by tearing away of skin tissue?

• Puncture

• Laceration

• Incision

• Amputation

Which type of open wound results in smooth edges and resembles a surgical or paper cut?

• Avulsion

• Puncture

• Amputation

• Incision

Which type of open wound results in a deep, narrow entrance with a high risk of infection?

• Amputation

• Hematoma

• Puncture

• Avulsion

Which type of open wound results in the tearing of a flap of skin that either hangs from the body or is completely removed (often involves the ears, fingers, and hands)?

• Contusion

• Avulsion

• Amputation

• Hematoma

Which type of open wound results in the cutting or tearing off of a body part (finger, toe, hand, foot, arm, or leg)?

• Blister

• Contusion

• Hematoma

• Amputation

Which of the following is not one of the main steps to care for open wounds.

• Use PPE to protect against disease

• Expose the wound

• Apply an ice pack to the wound

• Control bleeding with direct pressure

If latex gloves are not available, all of the following could be used to form a good barrier between the blood and your bare hand except ________.

• Plastic wrap

• A T-Shirt

• Several layers of gauze pads

• A Plastic Bag

As a first aid provider, you should clean all types of wounds to prevent infection.

• True

• False