Questions and Answers
What is the main cause of burns?
Heat, electric discharge, friction, chemicals, and radiation
What determines the severity of electrical discharge injuries?
Pathway of current, resistance to current flow through tissues, and strength and duration of current flow
What determines the severity of chemical injuries?
Duration of exposure and nature of the agent
What type of necrosis is caused by alkaline burns?
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What determines the severity of radiation injuries?
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What causes friction injuries?
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Which type of burn classification determines healing potential and management?
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Which is an example of ionizing radiation related injury?
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What causes heat injuries?
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