NREMT EMR First Responder

Category - Trauma

Which of the following is the correct term for an open wound that fully penetrates the skin?
  1. Contusion
  2. Fracture
  3. Laceration
  4. Abrasion
Explanation
Answer: C - An open wound in which the skin is completely penetrated is called a laceration. Lacerations classified as smooth cuts are made by sharp objects and called incisions. Lacerations with jagged cuts are tears with rough edges, which are typically made by the impact of a blunt object.
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