Author Question: What is meant by the term flexion burns? a. a burn caused by a cigarette or other hot object ... (Read 41 times)

HudsonKB16 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

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

Question 2

A nurse is providing education to the parents of a school-aged child. The parents are asking the nurse about the potential illnesses or infections associated with allowing their child to attend a sleepover at a friend's house.

Which of the following responses made by the nurse would accurately identify illnesses or infections associated with sharing bed linens? Select all that apply. a. scleroderma c. tinea corporis
b. scabies d. tinea capitis

matt95 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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.

Answer to Question 2

B, C, D

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Correct The sharing of beds or linens can result in outbreaks of scabies.
The sharing of beds or linens can result in outbreaks of tinea corporis.
The sharing of beds or linens can result in outbreaks of and tinea capitis.
Incorrect Scleroderma is not an infection and is not associated with the sharing of beds or linens.