Wound Care Review

A closed discolored wound caused by blunt trauma, better known as a bruise.

• laceratioon

• abrasion

• puncture wound

• contusion

 

A superficial open wound, includes scrapes, scratches, or rub-type wounds where the skin is broken

• contusion

• abrasion

• puncture wound

• cut

An open wound that results when a sharp item, such as a needle, nail, or piece of wire, pierces the skin.

• penetrating wound

• puncture wound

• laceratrion

• cut

An open wound made by the accidental cutting or tearing of tissue.

• abrasion

• pressure injury

• laceration

• puncture wound

The primary goal of wound care is to .................. and limit exposure to .....................

What is the first step in caring for a wound?

• check the scene

• put on gloves

• evaluate the injury

• apply oressure

Which type of bleeding is known have a slow, steady flow?

• Veins

• Arteries

• Capillaries

• Dermis

Which type of bleeding is the most difficult to control?

• Capillary

• Veins

• Arteries

After you begin to clean a wound, should you use the same piece of dirty gauze to continue cleaning?

• yes

• no

You Should you break the blisters of a burn.

• True

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