Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) A Practice Exam

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Which of the following is an example of an abrasion?

A bruise
A cat scratch
A cut
A fracture

The correct answer is: A cat scratch

An abrasion refers to a type of injury where the top layer of skin is scraped off, typically resulting from direct contact with a rough surface. In this context, a cat scratch is a perfect example because it involves the skin being scraped or rubbed off as the cat's claws make contact with the skin. This can lead to the outer layers of skin being damaged without necessarily penetrating deeply into the tissue, which aligns with the definition of an abrasion. It's essential to recognize that abrasions usually do not cause bleeding in the deeper layers, as seen with cuts, bruises, or fractures, where more significant tissue damage occurs or where there is bleeding.