A scrape of the skin due to something abrasive is known as?

• A. Abrasion
• B. Infection
• C. Abscess
• D. Bandage

Answer: (A)

An abrasion is a shallow wound caused by friction that wears away the outer layer of skin. It happens when the skin is rubbed or scraped against a rough surface, leaving exposed, raw skin that may bleed slightly. Because the skin’s protective barrier is disrupted, cleaning it gently and covering with a sterile dressing helps prevent infection and supports healing. It’s not an infection or abscess—that would involve germs and pus, respectively—nor is it simply a bandage, which is just a dressing used to cover a wound.