Your patient who has been involved in a flash fire tells you he was working on a small engine when volatile chemicals ignited and burned him. He has burned facial hair, and you suspect inhalation injury. Considering their depth, you would classify his burns as:

A) full-thickness.
B) superficial.
C) minor.
D) partial-thickness.


Answer: B

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The term "holistic" has its roots in what ancient language?

a. Latin b. English c. Greek d. French

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Looking at the following list, which of the items does NOT correctly compare the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia?

A) The hypoglycemic patient is usually complaining of a headache, whereas the hyperglycemic patient is not. B) Hyperglycemia usually has a slower onset than hypoglycemia. C) The hyperglycemic patient often has acetone breath, whereas the hypoglycemic patient does not. D) Hyperglycemic patients often have warm, red, dry skin, whereas hypoglycemic patients have cold, pale, moist, or clammy skin.

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Instructional notes may appear:

A) at the beginning of a block or subchapter. B) under a final code. C) at the beginning of a subcategory. D) all of the above.

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