The most fatal type of burn in the toddler age-group is:
a. Flame burn from playing with matches.
b. Scald burn from high-temperature tap water.
c. Hot object burn from cigarettes or irons.
d. Electric burn from electrical outlets.
ANS: A
Flame burns from matches and lighters represent one of the most fatal types of burns in the toddler age-group. Scald burns from water, hot object burns from cigarettes or irons, and electric burns from outlets are all significant causes of burn injury. The child should be protected from these causes by reducing the temperature of the hot water in the home, keeping objects such as cigarettes and irons away from children, and placing protective guards over electrical outlets when not in use.
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