Question

question 6 of 20
a(n) ____________ is a cut in which a portion of the skin or other soft tissue is
partly or completely torn away, exposing fat or muscle.

a. puncture

b. laceration

c. avulsion

d. contusion

Explanation:

• A puncture is a small hole caused by a pointed object.
• A laceration is a cut, but not specifically with tissue torn away.
• An avulsion is when a portion of skin or soft tissue is partly or completely torn away, which matches the description.
• A contusion is a bruise (injury to underlying tissue without breaking the skin). So the correct answer is avulsion.

Answer:

C. avulsion