A common type of closed wound is a(n)

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Contusion. A contusion is a closed wound caused by blunt force trauma, leading to bruising and tissue damage without breaking the skin. Choice B, Puncture, involves penetration of the skin by a sharp object. Choice C, Incision, is a deliberate cut made with a sharp object. Choice D, Laceration, is a jagged cut caused by a sharp object tearing the skin. Therefore, the correct answer is A as it specifically refers to a closed wound resulting from blunt force trauma.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Burns. Diminished sensation in a resident with a cerebrovascular accident can lead to an inability to feel pain or temperature changes, increasing the risk of burns from hot surfaces or liquids. This is due to impaired sensation, making the individual unaware of potential dangers. Rashes and warts (Choice A) are unrelated to diminished sensation. Decreased urination (Choice B) is more commonly associated with kidney or urinary tract issues. Seizures (Choice D) are not directly related to diminished sensation but may be a complication of a cerebrovascular accident.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Remission. Remission refers to the disappearance of signs and symptoms of cancer. It does not imply that cancer has been cured, but rather that the disease is under control. Metastasis (A) is the spread of cancer to other parts of the body. Breakthrough (C) typically refers to a sudden development or improvement, not the disappearance of cancer signs. Intervention (D) involves medical treatment or action taken to address a health issue, not the disappearance of cancer signs.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Pressure injuries. Immobility reduces blood flow to the skin, leading to pressure injuries like bedsores. Constipation (A) is a complication of immobility for the digestive system. Blood clots (B) are a complication for the circulatory system. Muscle atrophy (C) is a complication for the muscular system due to lack of movement.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Acceptance. This stage, according to Elisabeth Kubler-Ross' model of grief, involves coming to terms with one's mortality and making peace with death. During this stage, individuals may feel a sense of calmness and readiness for their impending death. Bargaining (A) involves seeking to negotiate or make deals to avoid death. Depression (B) is characterized by feelings of sadness and hopelessness about the impending death. Denial (C) is the initial stage where individuals refuse to accept the reality of their terminal illness. Acceptance (D) is the final stage where individuals have embraced their impending death and are at peace with it.