What is meant by the term flexion burns?
a. a burn caused by a cigarette or other hot object applied to the elbow of a bent arm
b. the body part immersed in hot liquids is held in a flexed position
c. the burn is so serious the child cannot flex his or her extremity
d. the parent flexed his or her own arms to avoid being burned while burning the child
B
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A Incorrect: This is not an accurate description of a flexion burn.
B Correct: A flexion burn occurs then a caregiver purposefully immerses a child in hot water and the body part immersed is held in a flexed position.
C Incorrect: This is not an accurate description of a flexion burn.
D Incorrect: This is not an accurate description of a flexion burn.
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