14- TYPES OF WOUND QUIZ

Which of the following is NOT a classification of wounds?

• Open

• Closed

• Internal

• External

What is a wound?

• An instance of being injured.

• An injury to living tissue caused by a cut, blow, or other impact.

• A type of disease.

• A psychological condition.

Fill in the blank: ________ wounds are caused by high velocity projectiles that can penetrate the body.

• A) Abrasions

• B) Gunshot

• C) Lacerations

• D) Skin tears

Which type of wound is associated with burns from heat, chemicals, or electricity?

• Abrasion

• Thermal burns

• Puncture

• Skin tear

Which of the following is an example of a closed wound?

• Laceration

• Abrasion

• Contusion

• Incision

What type of wound is an incision?

• Open

• Closed

• Internal

• Superficial

Hematomas that originate from internal blood vessel pathology are called ______.

• A) Contusions

• B) Petechiae

• C) Lacerations

• D) Abrasions

What are hematomas that originate from an external source of trauma commonly called?

• Bruises

• Cuts

• Scratches

• Blisters

What typically causes a bruise to appear on the skin?

• Sun exposure

• Trauma such as a blow

• Allergic reaction

• Infection

A crush injury is caused by a great or extreme amount of force applied over a ______ period of time.

• short

• moderate

• long

• variable