Which term describes minor open wounds like road rash?

• A. Abrasions
• B. Lacerations
• C. Punctures
• D. Avulsions

Answer: (A)

Wound types are distinguished by how deeply skin is damaged and how the injury occurred. Abrasions are superficial wounds where the outer skin layer is scraped away by friction, leaving a raw surface. Road rash is a classic example because sliding across a rough surface removes the epidermis without creating a deep, jagged cut. This differs from lacerations, which are deeper cuts with irregular edges; punctures, which are small holes from pointed objects; and avulsions, where tissue is torn away. So, for minor open wounds like road rash, the best term is abrasion.