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What is the defining characteristic of a laceration wound?
What is the defining characteristic of a laceration wound?
- It is often irregular and jagged. (correct)
- It is always contaminated with bacteria.
- It is clean and straight.
- It is deeper than it is long.
Which of the following is true about punctured wounds?
Which of the following is true about punctured wounds?
- They are caused by tearing of soft body tissue.
- They are commonly produced by sharp-edged instruments.
- They are usually shallow but wide.
- They result from thrusts of sharp pointed instruments. (correct)
What is the distinguishing feature of an incised wound?
What is the distinguishing feature of an incised wound?
- It is deeper than it is long.
- It is longer than it is deep. (correct)
- It is caused by blunt force injuries.
- It is usually irregular and jagged.
What sets a chop wound apart from other types of wounds?
What sets a chop wound apart from other types of wounds?
What are defense wounds typically associated with?
What are defense wounds typically associated with?
What do coup and contra coup injuries refer to?
What do coup and contra coup injuries refer to?
What is the main difference between an incision and a laceration?
What is the main difference between an incision and a laceration?
Which type of wound is characterized by something passing through the skin and becoming impaled?
Which type of wound is characterized by something passing through the skin and becoming impaled?
How can examination of an abrasion help determine the incident?
How can examination of an abrasion help determine the incident?
Which type of wound involves scratches and scrapes on the outer layers of the skin?
Which type of wound involves scratches and scrapes on the outer layers of the skin?
What characteristic distinguishes an avulsion from other types of wounds?
What characteristic distinguishes an avulsion from other types of wounds?
What distinguishes a contusion from other wounds?
What distinguishes a contusion from other wounds?
Flashcards
Laceration
Laceration
An irregular and jagged wound caused by tearing of the skin.
Puncture Wound
Puncture Wound
A wound resulting from a sharp pointed instrument thrusting through the skin.
Incised Wound
Incised Wound
A wound that is longer than it is deep, typically caused by a sharp object.
Chop Wound
Chop Wound
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Defense Wounds
Defense Wounds
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Coup and Contra Coup Injuries
Coup and Contra Coup Injuries
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Incision vs. Laceration
Incision vs. Laceration
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Punctured Wound Characteristic
Punctured Wound Characteristic
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Abrasion
Abrasion
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Examination of Abrasion
Examination of Abrasion
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Avulsion
Avulsion
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Contusion
Contusion
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Study Notes
Wound Characteristics
- A laceration wound is characterized by torn or jagged edges.
Punctured Wounds
- Punctured wounds are caused by a sharp object that penetrating the skin, creating a small hole.
Incised Wounds
- An incised wound is characterized by a clean cut with smooth edges, often caused by a sharp instrument.
Chop Wounds
- Chop wounds are characterized by a combination of crushing and cutting injuries, typically caused by a heavy, blunt object with a sharp edge.
Defense Wounds
- Defense wounds are typically associated with self-defense, often found on the hands, arms, and palms.
Coup and Contre Coup Injuries
- Coup and contre coup injuries refer to a type of head injury where the brain is damaged on both the side of impact (coup) and the opposite side (contrecoup).
Incision vs Laceration
- The main difference between an incision and a laceration is the nature of the wound edges, with incisions having clean, smooth edges and lacerations having torn or jagged edges.
Impalement Wounds
- Impalement wounds are characterized by an object passing through the skin and becoming stuck.
Abrasions
- Examination of an abrasion can help determine the incident by revealing the direction of force, pressure, and velocity.
Abrasions
- Abrasions involve scratches and scrapes on the outer layers of the skin.
Avulsion
- An avulsion is distinguished by skin and tissue being pulled away from the bone, often leaving an open wound.
Contusions
- A contusion, or bruise, is distinguished from other wounds by blood accumulation in the soft tissues.
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