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What is the primary cause of thermal burns?
What is the primary cause of thermal burns?
- Exposure to chemical agents
- Exposure to radiation
- Exposure to electrical sources
- Direct contact with hot objects (correct)
Which of the following is classified as a nonthermal burn?
Which of the following is classified as a nonthermal burn?
- Hot fluid burn
- Sunburn
- Chemical burn (correct)
- Steam burn
In which layer of skin do first-degree burns typically cause damage?
In which layer of skin do first-degree burns typically cause damage?
- Muscle tissue
- Epidermis (correct)
- Subcutaneous tissue
- Dermis
What is a common complication associated with second-degree burns?
What is a common complication associated with second-degree burns?
How do second-degree burns differ from first-degree burns?
How do second-degree burns differ from first-degree burns?
What is a characteristic symptom of first-degree burns?
What is a characteristic symptom of first-degree burns?
Why might an escharotomy be necessary in cases of third-degree burns?
Why might an escharotomy be necessary in cases of third-degree burns?
What is a characteristic of full-thickness burns that distinguishes them from partial-thickness burns?
What is a characteristic of full-thickness burns that distinguishes them from partial-thickness burns?
Why do full-thickness burns initially appear painless?
Why do full-thickness burns initially appear painless?
Which procedure may be necessary when a large area of the chest is covered by eschar, impairing lung expansion?
Which procedure may be necessary when a large area of the chest is covered by eschar, impairing lung expansion?
What is a potential complication that can arise from a burn injury other than infection?
What is a potential complication that can arise from a burn injury other than infection?
Which classification of burn involves destruction of the epidermis and part of the dermis?
Which classification of burn involves destruction of the epidermis and part of the dermis?
