« previous next »

Author Question: What is the primary factor determining the effect of an electrical shock? a. Current b. ... (Read 23 times)

arivle123

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 569
on: Jul 16, 2018
What is the primary factor determining the effect of an electrical shock?
 
  a. Current
  b. Temperature
  c. Resistance
  d. Voltage

Question 2

Which of the following are key factors determining the extent of harm caused by an electrical current?
 
  1. Duration for which the current is applied
  2. Path the current takes through the body
  3. Amount of current flowing through the body
  4. The location the current enters the body
  a. 1 and 4 only
  b. 2 and 3 only
  c. 1, 2, and 3
  d. 1, 2, and 4 only


xthemafja

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 348
Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
It is important to note that current represents the greatest danger to you or your patients when electrical shorts occur.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The harmful effects of current depend on (1) the amount of current flowing through the body, (2) the path it takes, and (3) the duration the current is applied.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question

arivle123

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 569
Reply #2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Thank you


xthemafja

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 348
Reply #3 on: Jul 16, 2018
No problemo


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Automated pill dispensing systems have alarms to alert patients when the correct dosing time has arrived. Most systems work with many varieties of medications, so patients who are taking a variety of drugs can still be in control of their dose regimen.

Did you know?

There are more nerve cells in one human brain than there are stars in the Milky Way.

Did you know?

The most dangerous mercury compound, dimethyl mercury, is so toxic that even a few microliters spilled on the skin can cause death. Mercury has been shown to accumulate in higher amounts in the following types of fish than other types: swordfish, shark, mackerel, tilefish, crab, and tuna.

Did you know?

Prostaglandins were first isolated from human semen in Sweden in the 1930s. They were so named because the researcher thought that they came from the prostate gland. In fact, prostaglandins exist and are synthesized in almost every cell of the body.

Did you know?

All adults should have their cholesterol levels checked once every 5 years. During 2009–2010, 69.4% of Americans age 20 and older reported having their cholesterol checked within the last five years.

An electrocardiogram (ECG, EKG) is a commonly used procedure in which the electrical events associat An electrocardiogram (ECG, EKG) is a commonly used procedure in which the electrical events associat
Physiologic changes occurring during shock and their pharmacologic interventions. Physiologic changes occurring during shock and their pharmacologic interventions.
Concentric double-pipe heat exchanger for co-current flow Concentric double-pipe heat exchanger for co-current flow
A wire wound electrical heater is used to warm the intake air on some diesel engines A wire wound electrical heater is used to warm the intake air on some diesel engines
A latex agglutination reaction. This is an analysis for rheumatoid factor. Immunoglobulin is bound ... A latex agglutination reaction. This is an analysis for rheumatoid factor. Immunoglobulin is bound ...
How to Factor a Difference of Squares How to Factor a Difference of Squares
Video: Component of feedback systems & Communication and regulation of body systems

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library