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tuffie

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on: Jul 2, 2018
Hoarseness or voice changes in a burn patient should alert an OEC Technician that the:
 
  a. patient may be extremely anxious about the injury.
  b. heat source may have extended internally into the airway.
  c. patient should be treated as a pediatric patient.
  d. patient has altered mental status.

Question 2

When treating electrical burns, OEC Technicians should always:
 
  a. use moist dressings.
  b. use antibiotic ointments.
  c. look for internal injuries.
  d. use a topical ointment on the skin.


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

Answer: b

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c


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