Which option describes a puncture wound?

• A. A wound caused by tearing
• B. A burn from heat
• C. A puncture wound
• D. A scrape on skin

Answer: (C)

A puncture wound is caused by a pointed object that penetrates the skin, creating a narrow entry that often extends deeper into tissues. This description matches the idea of a wound formed when something sharp pushes into the skin rather than tearing, burning, or scraping the surface. The other injuries described—tissue tearing, a heat burn, or a surface scrape—are different types of damage: a tear is a laceration, a burn comes from heat, and a scrape (abrasion) wears away the surface skin.