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What are the general types of wounds?
What are the general types of wounds?
- Open and closed wounds
- Incised and lacerated wounds
- Sharp and blunt wounds (correct)
- Penetrating and perforating wounds
What is the definition of wounds?
What is the definition of wounds?
- Injuries caused by accidents
- Injuries to the skin or underlying tissues (correct)
- Injuries resulting from sharp objects
- Injuries leading to bleeding
What are other types of injuries mentioned in the text?
What are other types of injuries mentioned in the text?
- Fractures and dislocations
- Amputations and avulsions
- Burns and scalds (correct)
- Abrasions and contusions
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Wounds and Injuries
- A wound is a disruption of the normal structure and function of skin and underlying tissue, usually caused by external trauma or injury.
- There are two general types of wounds:
- Open wounds: characterized by a break in the skin, allowing external access to the wound site.
- Closed wounds: characterized by a break in the skin, but no open portal to the wound site.
- Other types of injuries mentioned include:
- Contusions: also known as bruises, caused by blood accumulation in the tissue.
- Abrasions: superficial wounds caused by friction or scraping.
- Lacerations: tears in the skin caused by sharp objects.
- Avulsions: wounds caused by skin being torn away from the body.
- Burns: injuries caused by heat, cold, or chemicals.
- Punctures: wounds caused by sharp objects penetrating the skin.
- Amputations: removal of a body part due to trauma or injury.
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