Question

1. a motor vehicle accident victim admitted to the emergency department was described as having \lacerations\ and \contusions.\ this means they have:

cuts and abrasions
cuts and bruises
cuts and burns
gaping wounds and contractures

1. a patient with urticaria after exposure to an allergen displays \wheals.\ these are usually:

blue
brown
red
yellow

Explanation:

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To solve this, we analyze the medical terms: "lacerations" are cuts (tearing of skin/tissue), and "contusions" are bruises (damage under skin without open wound). We match this to the options. "Cuts and abrasions" (abrasions are scrapes, not contusions), "cuts and burns" (burns are different), "gaping wounds and contractures" (contractures are muscle/tissue shortening, not contusions) are incorrect. "Cuts and bruises" matches lacerations (cuts) and contusions (bruises).

Urticaria (hives) causes "wheals" (raised, itchy skin lesions). These are typically red due to inflammation and vasodilation from the allergic reaction. Blue, brown, or yellow don't match the typical appearance of wheals from urticaria.

Answer:

B. cuts and bruises

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