NACA Animal Control Officers Practice Test

A Level 3 bite is described by which of the following features?

1. Light bruising with multiple bites

2. No tearing or slashing, only puncture wounds

3. Major surface abrasions and black bruising

4. Concerted attempts to attack

The correct answer is: No tearing or slashing, only puncture wounds

A Level 3 bite is characterized by the absence of tearing or slashing, with injuries consisting solely of puncture wounds. This classification is significant in the study of animal bites because it indicates a higher degree of severity than minor bites, while not reaching the more severe characteristics seen in higher-level bites that involve significant tissue trauma or other injuries. Puncture wounds, which occur when teeth penetrate the skin without causing larger lacerations, can carry risks of infection and signify a more serious situation than lighter bites. Understanding this level and feature of injuries is crucial for animal control officers in assessing incidents and determining appropriate interventions or treatments. In contrast, the options discussing light bruising with multiple bites or major surface abrasions and black bruising describe different levels of injury severity. The mention of concerted attempts to attack suggests behavior rather than a classification based on injury type. Thus, the emphasis on puncture wounds accurately reflects the characteristics of a Level 3 bite.