First Aid for Corrections Officers Practice Test

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What does swelling refer to in terms of injury?

An inside the body injury
A flat bruise on the skin
A raised, firm, and painful lump
A broken bone structure

The correct answer is: A raised, firm, and painful lump

Swelling, in the context of an injury, refers to a raised, firm, and painful lump that often occurs as a result of inflammation or accumulation of fluid in body tissues. When an injury occurs, the body's natural response is to send additional blood and immune cells to the affected area to begin the healing process. This influx of blood and fluid can lead to visible swelling, characterized by a firm and sometimes painful area, which indicates that the body is responding to trauma or damage. The other choices do not accurately define what swelling is. An inside-the-body injury would not typically be visible as a lump on the surface. A flat bruise may occur with injuries but does not represent swelling; instead, it indicates bleeding under the skin without any significant rise in tissue. Similarly, a broken bone structure could result in swelling around the fracture site, but the term "swelling" specifically refers to the raised and inflamed tissue rather than the condition of the bone itself.