NREMT EMT

Category - Trauma

All of the following are types of soft tissue injuries except one. Which of the following is not a soft tissue injury?
  1. Fracture
  2. Contusion
  3. Abrasion
  4. Laceration
  5. Incision
Explanation
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 closed 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.
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