Which term describes minor open wounds like road rash?

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

Answer: (D)

Wounds are categorized by how the skin is damaged. An abrasion is a superficial skin injury where the surface layers are rubbed away by friction; road rash is a classic example, leaving a raw, scraped area that bleeds minimally but can be painful and prone to dirt contamination. This differs from a laceration, which is a deeper cut with irregular edges caused by tearing; a puncture, which is a small entry hole from a pointed object; and an avulsion, which involves a part of tissue being torn away. So, minor open wounds like road rash are best described as abrasions.