Abrasion
What is a scrape that removes the top layer of the skin
What is an Abrasion
What injury occurs when skin is torn partially or completely away from the body
What is skin avulsions?
What is a laceration?
What is the medical term for a deep cut/tear in the skin?
What type of wound is caused by a sharp object piercing the skin?
What is a puncture wound?
What is amputation?
What is it called when a body part is completely severed from the body?
What layer of skin is usually damaged in a superficial Abrasion?
What is epidermis
What is the biggest immediate danger associated with a severe skin avulsion
What is heavy bleeding?
What is the first thing that should be done to a bleeding laceration
What is applying direct pressure?
True or False. An embedded object in the eye should be removed to give care to the wound?
False
What is the first priority when treating an amputation injury?
What is stopping the bleeding / wrap severed body part + ice?
Why is it important to remove dirt and debris from an abrasion?
What is preventing infection?
What makes skin avulsions more serious than simple cuts?
What is the tearing away of skin and tissue?
What is used to close a deep laceration in a hospital?
What are stitches?
Why are puncture wounds difficult to clean?
What is because they are deep and narrow?
How should an amputated body part be protected during transport?
What is wrapping it in moist sterile gauze and placing it in a sealed bag with ice?
What can happen if bacteria enter an untreated abrasion?
What is an infection?
What is the best first aid treatment for a partially attached skin flap?
What is gently placing the skin back in position and covering it with a sterile dressing?
What risk increases if a laceration is not cleaned properly?
What is an infection?
What serious bacterial infection is commonly linked to puncture wounds?
What is tetanus?
What life-threatening condition can happen quickly after a major amputation?
What is shock?
What is road rash?
What type of shock can occur from severe blood loss during major skin avulsion
What is hypovolemic shock?
What structures beneath the skin can be damages by a severe laceration?
What are muscles, tendons, nerves or blood vessels?
What should you do if a large object is deeply embedded in a puncture wound?
What is leave the object in place and seek emergency medical help?
What emergency may be used to control severe bleeding from an amputation?
What is a tourniquet?