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ericka1

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on: Jul 2, 2018
When treating a patient burned by a dry chemical, it is important to brush away any dry residue before flushing with water because:
 
  a. flushing will expose other areas around the burn.
  b. some dry chemicals are activated by water.
  c. a containment area needs to be set up to catch the runoff water.
  d. flushing will cause the skin's pores to open.

Question 2

In treating a burn patient, you should cool and irrigate the burned tissue with:
 
  a. room-temperature tap water for 15 minutes.
  b. chilled tap water for 5 minutes.
  c. tap water warmed to 102 degrees F for 15 minutes.
  d. tap water warmed to 95 degrees F for 10 minutes.


Fayaz00962

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: b

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a


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