Exam 7: Soft-Tissue Injuries

Open wounds characterized by sharp, even cuts with smooth edges are:

An occlusive dressing would be one that is:

A hematoma is a collection of blood beneath the skin.

Because of the high infection rate, the most difficult bite to manage is:

When attempting to preserve an amputated part, keep it as warm and moist as possible.

The most serious threat from abrasions is:

An impaled object should be removed in the field if:

When a gunshot wound causes both entrance and exit wounds, the entrance wound is generally ________ the exit wound.

A factory worker cuts off her finger in a machine press. To retrieve the finger the machine should be turned off.

To help reduce the swelling and relieve the pain from a bruise, you should use: