EMT Practice Test

Answer - A - All of the injuries above are soft tissue injuries except fractures, also known as broken bones. Soft tissue includes skin, muscle, and nerves, blood vessels, and fatty tissues. The term contusion refers to a bruise, which is a close wound. The terms abrasion (minor scratches, scrapes, etc.), laceration (skin fully penetrated), and incision (laceration made by a sharp object) refer to types of open wounds.