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COMLEX Osteopathic Medicine

Category - Tissue Trauma

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During surgery, a provider makes even cuts along the skin and soft tissue to access internal organs or deep tissue areas. This type of wound is known as a(n):
  1. Laceration
  2. Abrasion
  3. Incision
  4. None of the above
Explanation
Answer: - C - Wounds similar in depth to lacerations, but that have smooth controlled edges such as surgical wounds are called incisions. Incisions have a better healing rate because they are more precise and usually, their occurrence is planned.
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