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Which of the following is a type of injury that breaks the skin or other body tissues?
Which of the following is a type of injury that breaks the skin or other body tissues?
In the legal context, what is the definition of a wound?
In the legal context, what is the definition of a wound?
An injury can range from _______ to life-threatening.
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 _____________.
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.
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?
Which factor affects the severity of physical injuries the most?
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What is the relationship between the area of contact and damage to the body?
What is the relationship between the area of contact and damage to the body?
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What is the role of tissue elasticity in injury severity?
What is the role of tissue elasticity in injury severity?
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Blunt Force Injuries
Blunt Force Injuries
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Mortal wound
Mortal wound
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Non-mortal
Non-mortal
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Blunt force injuries are caused by an impact with a dull, firm surface or object, resulting in ______
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.
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.
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
- 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 ______.
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.
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?
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?
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?
Which vital reaction is characterized by swelling at the site of injury?
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