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j.rubin

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on: Jul 2, 2018
A patient has suffered abrasions to the legs after falling on a moving treadmill. In treating this injury you would be most concerned about:
 
  a. the loss of body heat.
  b. the risk of infection.
  c. the formation of scar tissue.
  d. swelling and bruising.

Question 2

Which of the following assessment findings best indicates that a patient's injury should be classified as an abrasion?
 
  a. Intact skin with ecchymosis noted; patient describes minor pain
  b. Jagged breaks in the skin; bleeding moderate but controllable
  c. Intact skin with a large accumulation of dark blood underneath
  d. Red scrapes involving the outermost layer of skin only


ririgirl15

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: b

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d


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