Which of the following risk factors is associated with the HIGHEST rate of mortality following a burn injury in an elderly person?

A) Age over 55 years
B) Musculoskeletal injury
C) Preexisting medical condition
D) Proportional increase in adipose tissue


Ans: C) Preexisting medical condition

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Nonionizing radiation, such as visible light and microwaves, possesses ______________ energy to ionize an atom.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Humoral immunity consists of

1. T and B cells. 2. antibodies. 3. granulocytes. 4. complement system. A) 1, 2, 3 and 4 B) 1, 2, and 3 C) 1 and 3 D) 2 and 4

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Which of the following is NOT one of the three methods of venipuncture?

A. Vacuum tube method B. Caterpillar method C. Syringe and needle method D. Butterfly method

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What documentation goes into the patient's chart and becomes part of the permanent record?

a. Specimen results b. Intraoperative notes only c. All routine and individualized care d. Physical changes

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