CAISS - Terminology Exam Questions and
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Perforation A hole / break / opening made through the
entire
thickness of a membrane, wall or other
tissue of an
organ or structure of the body.
Rupture Process / instance of breaking open or
bursting to
forcibly disrupt tissue resulting in a hole,
break or
opening with stellate edges or
devitalized/fragmented tissue made
through the
entire thickness of a membrane or other
issue of an
organ/structure.
Arch / Ring Can be used interchangeably when
describing a
portion of the vertebrae or pelvis.
, Neurological Deficit Loss in function of the nervous system that
was not
present prior to injury and lasts for more
than a
transient period (more than a few mins).
Examples:
weakness, numbness, tingling, mental
status
change, dysfunction of language, vision or
reflexes
Major/Complex Laceration Injury in which the tissues are torn from a
blunt or
penetrating force. It must. Involve deeper
tissues
(subcutaneous &/or muscle) causing
jagged or
irregular edges. Usually requires a layered
closure,
revision of the jagged edges or extensive
cleaning
or removal of debris.
Branches of Vessels Not coded unless the branch has a specific
anatomical name or it is included within a
vessel
descriptor. Must be a direct tributary of that
vessel.
GSW with retained bullet in the Coded as an open fracture.
bone
Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest
Updated 2026
Perforation A hole / break / opening made through the
entire
thickness of a membrane, wall or other
tissue of an
organ or structure of the body.
Rupture Process / instance of breaking open or
bursting to
forcibly disrupt tissue resulting in a hole,
break or
opening with stellate edges or
devitalized/fragmented tissue made
through the
entire thickness of a membrane or other
issue of an
organ/structure.
Arch / Ring Can be used interchangeably when
describing a
portion of the vertebrae or pelvis.
, Neurological Deficit Loss in function of the nervous system that
was not
present prior to injury and lasts for more
than a
transient period (more than a few mins).
Examples:
weakness, numbness, tingling, mental
status
change, dysfunction of language, vision or
reflexes
Major/Complex Laceration Injury in which the tissues are torn from a
blunt or
penetrating force. It must. Involve deeper
tissues
(subcutaneous &/or muscle) causing
jagged or
irregular edges. Usually requires a layered
closure,
revision of the jagged edges or extensive
cleaning
or removal of debris.
Branches of Vessels Not coded unless the branch has a specific
anatomical name or it is included within a
vessel
descriptor. Must be a direct tributary of that
vessel.
GSW with retained bullet in the Coded as an open fracture.
bone
