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What is the primary determinant of a patient's long-term appearance and functional outcome after a radiation burn?
What is the primary determinant of a patient's long-term appearance and functional outcome after a radiation burn?
- Depth of burn (correct)
- Surface area affected
- Age of patient
- Type of radiation
What is the term for burns that cause such deep tissue destruction that they require amputation or loss of a body part?
What is the term for burns that cause such deep tissue destruction that they require amputation or loss of a body part?
- Third-degree burn
- Fourth-degree burn
- Minor burn
- Fifth-degree burn (correct)
What is the percentage of total body surface area affected by partial thickness or full thickness burns in an adult that is considered a major burn?
What is the percentage of total body surface area affected by partial thickness or full thickness burns in an adult that is considered a major burn?
- 15% - 30% (correct)
- Less than 10%
- More than 30%
- 10% - 25%
What type of radiation is most likely to cause cancer due to its ability to interact with and damage DNA?
What type of radiation is most likely to cause cancer due to its ability to interact with and damage DNA?
What is the term for the redness that appears around the damaged area as a response to radiation?
What is the term for the redness that appears around the damaged area as a response to radiation?
What is the classification of burns that extends beneath the subcutaneous tissues and involves fascia and/or muscle?
What is the classification of burns that extends beneath the subcutaneous tissues and involves fascia and/or muscle?
What is the relationship between the percentage of body burn and the resultant number of contractures developed?
What is the relationship between the percentage of body burn and the resultant number of contractures developed?
What is the classification of burns that only cause redness in color and do not blister?
What is the classification of burns that only cause redness in color and do not blister?
What is a defining characteristic of a thermal burn?
What is a defining characteristic of a thermal burn?
What progression occurs in the zone of coagulation in a burn injury?
What progression occurs in the zone of coagulation in a burn injury?
Which mechanism of injury is characterized by damage from heated fluids?
Which mechanism of injury is characterized by damage from heated fluids?
How does the voltage impact the level of tissue damage in electrical burns?
How does the voltage impact the level of tissue damage in electrical burns?
Which statement accurately describes a friction burn?
Which statement accurately describes a friction burn?
What causes cold exposure burns like frostbite?
What causes cold exposure burns like frostbite?
Which scenario most commonly causes flame burns?
Which scenario most commonly causes flame burns?
What is the primary feature of low voltage electrical burns?
What is the primary feature of low voltage electrical burns?
What characterizes coagulative necrosis caused by most acids?
What characterizes coagulative necrosis caused by most acids?
What is a characteristic of liquefactive necrosis caused by alkali?
What is a characteristic of liquefactive necrosis caused by alkali?
What is a major risk associated with muscle damage from high voltage injuries?
What is a major risk associated with muscle damage from high voltage injuries?
What type of injury is likely when exposed body parts are subjected to an arc of current from a high tension voltage source?
What type of injury is likely when exposed body parts are subjected to an arc of current from a high tension voltage source?
What is the main difference between 'true' high tension injuries and 'flash' injuries?
What is the main difference between 'true' high tension injuries and 'flash' injuries?
Which factor is NOT directly related to the severity of chemical burns?
Which factor is NOT directly related to the severity of chemical burns?
What kind of change in tissue is caused by irradiation burns?
What kind of change in tissue is caused by irradiation burns?
What outcome is typically associated with contact with voltage greater than 70,000 V?
What outcome is typically associated with contact with voltage greater than 70,000 V?
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