A 49-year-old man was climbing on rocks when he fell backward to ...

[vicotolentino]

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.

[bubulittle310@msn.cn]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: d

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a

[vicotolentino]

Excellent

[abro1885]

Gracias!