Which of the following statements regarding electrical burns is correct?
A. The size of entrance and exits wounds provides an indicator as to the degree of internal injury.
B. When exposed to electricity, the human body is an excellent insulator because it is comprised primarily of water.
C. Internal injury caused by an electrical burn is usually more severe than the external burns indicate.
D. Ordinary household current can cause an electrical injury, but the burns are usually not severe.
Answer: C. Internal injury caused by an electrical burn is usually more severe than the external burns indicate.
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