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Flash burns associated with electricity occur because:
 
  A) air is a moderately good conductor of electricity, generating moderate heat.
  B) air is an excellent conductor of electricity, generating moderate heat.
  C) air is mildly resistant to the passage of electricity, generating only enough heat to cause superficial burns.
  D) air is highly resistant to the passage of electricity, generating intense heat.

Question 2

During which phase of a burn injury does extravasation of proteins, water, and electrolytes occur, resulting in edema and potential hypovolemia?
 
  A) Emergent
  B) Hyperemia
  C) Hypermetabolic
  D) Fluid shift


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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

D



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