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Veterinary Technician

Category - Animal Care

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Which of the following conditions is consistent with a physiologic de-gloving injury?
  1. The skin is torn off the body leaving an uncovered open wound
  2. The skin is intact, but has numerous contusions
  3. The skin is not intact and large areas of underlying tissue are missing
  4. The skin is still present but completely freed from the fascia
Explanation
Answer: D - A physiologic de-gloving injury is a wound in which the skin is still present but completely freed from the fascia. If the injury results in a loss of blood supply to the skin, necrosis may develop later. If the skin is torn off the body, it is an anatomic de-gloving injury.
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