Injury and Wound Knowledge Quiz

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Which of the following is a type of injury that breaks the skin or other body tissues?

A stomach ache

A headache

A sprained ankle

A punctured skin (correct)

In the legal context, what is the definition of a wound?

A minor cut or scrape

An injury caused by a weapon

An injury that breaks the continuity of the skin (correct)

A life-threatening injury

An injury can range from _______ to life-threatening.

minor

Wounds include cuts, scrapes, scratches, and punctured skin, and often happen because of an accident or _____________.

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In the legal context, a wound is an injury that breaks the continuity of the skin, including a division of the whole skin structure and not merely a division of the __________ or upper layer.

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Which factor affects the severity of physical injuries the most?

Kinetic Energy Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the area of contact and damage to the body?

The smaller the area of contact, the greater the damage to the body Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of tissue elasticity in injury severity?

The less elastic the tissue, the greater the likelihood of laceration Signup and view all the answers

Blunt Force Injuries

Injuries resulting from an impact with a dull, firm surface or object. Signup and view all the answers

Mortal wound

is capable of causing death immediately after infliction Signup and view all the answers

Non-mortal

not capable of causing death immediately after infliction Signup and view all the answers

Blunt force injuries are caused by an impact with a dull, firm surface or object, resulting in ______

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A mortal wound is capable of causing ______ immediately after infliction.

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Non-mortal wounds are not capable of causing ______ immediately after infliction.

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A contusion results from the blunt impact of significant force to rupture capillaries underneath the skin while leaving the skin intact, while an abrasion results from scraping off of the superficial epidermis

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Blunt impact injuries occur when a blunt object comes into direct contact with the ______.

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A contusion may also be called a ______ or a bruise.

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Which of the following is NOT one of the vital reactions that occur in response to injury?

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Which vital reaction is characterized by an increase in temperature at the site of injury?

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Which vital reaction is characterized by swelling at the site of injury?

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