Asked by Thaer Selawe on Sep 23, 2024
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An injury in which all the layers of the skin are traumatically torn away from the body is known as a(n) :
A) abrasion.
B) avulsion.
C) laceration.
D) puncture wound.
Traumatically Torn
Describes tissue or structures that have been ripped or injured due to a sudden physical trauma.
- Acknowledge the proper codes associated with different wound categories, encompassing abrasions, avulsions, lacerations, and puncture wounds.
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Amanda Pangli5 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
An avulsion is an injury in which all layers of the skin are traumatically torn away from the body. An abrasion involves only the top layers of skin being scraped or rubbed away. A laceration is a deep cut or tear in the skin. A puncture wound is a narrow, deep wound caused by a pointed object.
Learning Objectives
- Acknowledge the proper codes associated with different wound categories, encompassing abrasions, avulsions, lacerations, and puncture wounds.