NREMT Paramedic

Category - Trauma

Which of the following is the correct term for an open wound that completely penetrates the skin, typically travels in a straight path, and may have an exit wound?
  1. Contusion
  2. Puncture
  3. Laceration
  4. Abrasion
  5. Avulsions
Explanation
Answer: B - An open wound that completely penetrates the skin, typically travels in a straight path, and may have an exit wound is referred to as a puncture. Puncture wounds can result from objects such as knives, picks, screwdrivers, or similar objects. In the case of a bullet penetrating the body, the exit wound can be much larger and serious than the entrance wound.
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