Nursing Management of Burns Quiz
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What type of burn results from radiant energy being transferred to the body?

  • Radiation burn (correct)
  • Thermal burn
  • Chemical burn
  • Electrical burn
  • What is the primary factor that determines the extent of injury in electrical burns?

  • Amount of resistance
  • Current pathways (correct)
  • Time of contact
  • Voltage
  • What is the recommended initial step in managing chemical burns?

  • Flush with water continuously (correct)
  • Apply ointment to the affected area
  • Remove affected clothing
  • Cover the burn with a bandage
  • What is the threshold voltage for low voltage electrical injuries that may cause death due to ventricular fibrillation?

    <p>1000 volts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of burn results from exposure to radiant energy being transferred to the body?

    <p>Radiation burn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of exposure causes thermal burns?

    <p>Excessive heat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor that determines the severity of electrical burns?

    <p>Voltage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the threshold voltage for low voltage electrical injuries that may cause death due to ventricular fibrillation?

    <p>$1000$ volts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended initial step in managing chemical burns?

    <p>Irrigate with water continuously</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of exposure causes burns from flame or a hot object?

    <p>Thermal exposure</p> Signup and view all the answers

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