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A puncture wound will be greater than its length, therefore there is usually little bleeding around the outside of the wound and more bleeding inside, causing discoloration

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What is another word for puncture?

Wound.


Is puncture an adjective?

No it is not. The word puncture can be a verb or a noun. It is a noun adjunct when used with nouns, as in puncture wound.


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What is usually caused by bacteria entering the body through a puncture wound?

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Is a wound caused by a pointed object piercing the skin?

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When a healthcare worker has a puncture wound what is the proper way to handle this situation?

healthcare worker should apply band-aid on a puncture wound, after it he should wear sterile gloves, then he can do his work.


Is a wound caused by a pointed object piercing the skin such as nail a piece of glass a weapon or other debris?

A puncture.


How do you spell puncture wound in spanish?

Translation: Herida de punción


What is the actual name wound caused by sharp pointed object?

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