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An abrasion is a minor injury where the top layer of skin is rubbed away by a hard surface. Initial care should be to clean the area to get rid of anything that could cause an infectin. Next you should cover the injury with a bandade or guaze pad.

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A puncture wound is a cut that is made when a sharp object, like a nail, goes through the skin and into the tissue underneath. initial care should be to wash your hands or wear gloves and make sure that to stop the bleeding. once the bleeding is stopped, clean the wound but do not remove the object.

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a laceration is a deep cut on the skin or flesh but none of the skin is missing. Initial care should be to apply direct pressure to the wound and try to elevate the wound if possible. After that you should see if a tourniquet is available and make sure that the bleeding has stopped before use

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an incision is a clean cut made by a cutting tool. initial care should be to clean the incision with gentle soap and water. After that you should put a clean guaze pad on and reapply bandages to the wound

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An avulsion wound is a forcible tearing off of the skin which can expose muscles, tendons, and tissue. Initial care should be to clean the wound and bandage it with a clean gauze pad or other bandages. Try and keep the wound clean and dry for at least 24 hours and then take the original bandage off, clean it, and then apply a new one

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The main universal precautions are

1. Use barrier protection at all times.

2. Use gloves for protection when working with or around blood and body fluids.

3. Change glove between patients.

4. Use glasses, goggles, masks, shields, and waterproof gowns/aprons to protect face from splashes.

5. Wash hands if contaminated and after removing gloves.

Universal precautions are used to prevent the transmission of bloodborne pathogens from exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials

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To tell if a wound is infected you should look for

1. Fever and chills- Any time a fever is present, your body is likely fighting off an infection

2. Increased pain or bleeding from wound- Sure wounds hurt, but they shouldn't get progressively more painful

3. Discolored, green, yellow or brown liquid or pus coming from wound

4. Foul smelling