Abrasion
This type of wound is caused by scraping the skin across a what?
A rough surface.
Another name for a contusion is a ____.
Bruise
A laceration is an ____ cut in the skin.
irregular
An incision is a straight cut made during what type of procedure?
Surgery.
A puncture wound is a _____ wound.
Penetrating
Name one common example of an abrasion.
Turf burn, road rash, or rug burn.
Contusions are caused by what type of force?
a blow from a blunt object
Give one example of what might cause a laceration.
Broken glass, colliding heads, paper cut.
Incisions are made using what type of instrument?
A sterile surgical instrument.
Name one example of something that could cause a puncture wound.
Nail, knife, animal bite.
Abrasions have minimal bleeding but the highest risk for what?
Infection.
What happens under the skin during a contusion?
internal bleeding
Before bandaging a laceration, you must first do what?
Control the bleeding and wash with soap and water.
Why are incisions generally clean and straight?
Because they are intentionally made by a surgeon.
If an object is still in the wound, what MUST you do?
Leave it in place and seek medical attention.
What is the most important first step in treating an abrasion?
Clean the area with soap and water and debride it.
Name one recommended treatment for a contusion.
Ice or compression
When might steri-strips be used on a laceration?
When the cut is not too deep.
What is the main focus of incision aftercare?
Preventing infection and promoting healing.
Why are puncture wounds difficult to assess?
You can’t easily see how deep they are.
Why is debriding an abrasion important to the healing process?
It removes dirt/dead tissue to reduce infection risk and promote healing.
Why is a contusion usually not a medical emergency?
Because the bleeding is internal and typically not severe
When MUST a person with a laceration be sent for medical care?
If the wound is deep or bleeding won’t stop → may need stitches.
Why is following the surgeon’s incision-care protocol essential?
Incorrect care increases infection risk and delays healing.
What determines additional treatment for a puncture wound?
What caused the wound (e.g., rust, animal bite → tetanus/antibiotics).