Assessment of a patient who fell reveals bruising to her right buttock. Her skin is intact and she complains of tenderness in the area when you palpate it. You would recognize which of the following types of injury?
a. An avulsion
b. An abrasion
c. An open injury
d. A contusion
Question 2
The skin performs which of the following functions?
a. Regulation of temperature
b. Prevention of blood loss
c. Elimination of carbon dioxide
d. Dissipation of internal cold