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Burns and Wounds: Causes and Healing

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What is the main cause of burns?

Stress and lack of sleep

High humidity and exposure to sunlight

Contact with poisonous plants

Heat, electric discharge, friction, chemicals, and radiation (correct)

What determines the severity of electrical discharge injuries?

Presence of water in the surroundings and type of footwear worn

Voltage of the electrical source and type of device connected

Color of the clothing worn at the time of the accident

Pathway of current, resistance to current flow through tissues, and strength and duration of current flow (correct)

What determines the severity of chemical injuries?

Amount of light exposure during the injury

Type of container the chemical is stored in

Temperature of the surroundings and humidity level

Duration of exposure and nature of the agent (correct)

What type of necrosis is caused by alkaline burns?

Liquification necrosis Signup and view all the answers

What determines the severity of radiation injuries?

Dose, time of exposure, and type of particle Signup and view all the answers

What causes friction injuries?

Mechanical disruption of tissues and heat generated by friction Signup and view all the answers

Which type of burn classification determines healing potential and management?

Depth Signup and view all the answers

Which is an example of ionizing radiation related injury?

Excessive radiation therapy from diagnostic procedures Signup and view all the answers

What causes heat injuries?

Contact temp, duration of contact, thickness of skin Signup and view all the answers