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Themember4

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Which of the following is TRUE regarding severe burns in very young pediatric patients?
 
  A) They have less subcutaneous fat than adults, which results in increased heat loss when the skin is damaged.
  B) They have thin skin that can be burned at a much lower temperature and shorter duration of exposure to heat than in an adult.
  C) Their high body-surface-area-to-volume ratio causes them to lose fluids more quickly when the skin is damaged.
  D) All of the above are true.

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Which of the following is TRUE regarding febrile seizures?
 
  A) The higher the fever, the more likely to have a seizure.
  B) They cause a long postictal state after the seizure.
  C) Cool the patient to the shivering state to decrease temperature.
  D) They are related to the rate of increase in temperature.


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

D

Answer to Question 2

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Themember4

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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