Author Question: A 49-year-old man was climbing on rocks when he fell backward to the ground. He presents with a ... (Read 45 times)

vicotolentino · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

A 49-year-old man was climbing on rocks when he fell backward to the ground. He presents with a two-inch linear wound on the top of his head. Bleeding has been controlled. You would document this type of injury as a(n):

a. avulsion.
b. contusion.
c. abrasion.
d. laceration.

Question 2

You respond to a patient who has an avulsion on the left arm. When you assess this patient, you would expect to find:

a. a loose flap of torn skin on the left arm.
b. abraded skin with an underlying bone fracture.
c. bruised skin with a piece of bone protruding from the left arm.
d. a long and deep laceration on the left arm.