A wound described as full skin surface removed or torn, which may involve heavy bleeding, is called what?

• A. Puncture wound
• B. Abrasion
• C. Laceration
• D. Avulsion

Answer: (D)

An avulsion is a wound where tissue is torn away from the body, sometimes with a portion of skin removed. That description matches the scenario where the full skin surface has been removed or torn, and heavy bleeding can occur because vessels are often ripped with the tissue. Other wounds don’t involve this level of tissue removal: a puncture creates a small hole from a sharp object; an abrasion is superficial scraping of the outer skin; a laceration is a tear in tissue without necessarily removing a piece of skin. In an avulsion, the key feature is actual tearing away of tissue, which aligns with the given description. If possible, keep the avulsed part moist in sterile saline-soaked gauze and seek medical help promptly.