28.
Match the definitions with the correct term by writing the letter of the definition
next to the correct term.
TERM
DEFINITION
____ a. Sheer laceration
W.
Laceration caused by skin striking a flat
surface.
____ b. Combined laceration.
X.
Laceration caused by skin being caught
between the bone and an external surface.
____ c. Tension laceration.
Y.
Characteristics of sheer and compression
lacerations.
___ d. Compression laceration. Z.
A laceration made by a sharp object such as a
knife.
29.
Match the definitions with the correct term by writing the letter of the definition
next to the correct term.
TERM
DEFINITION
____ a. Cellulitis.
W.
Pus collecting in an already existing
body cavity.
____ b. Empyema.
X.
Localized infection in which there is an
accumulation of pus.
____ c. Abscess.
Y.
Abnormal passage between two internal
organs.
____ d. Fistula.
Z.
Inflammation of the cellular tissue surrounding
the wound.
30.
In the process of maturation of wound healing, there are three stages. Write the
letter of the appropriate description next to the appropriate stage.
STAGE
CHARACTERISTICS
____ a. Stage I.
X.
Scar is red, hard, thick, and strong.
____ b. Stage II.
Y.
Scar is soft, supple, white, and loose.
____ c. Stage III.
Z.
Scar is soft, fine, and weak.
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