« previous next »

Author Question: What is the primary factor determining the effect of an electrical shock? a. Current b. ... (Read 78 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?

In 2012, nearly 24 milliion Americans, aged 12 and older, had abused an illicit drug, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).

Did you know?

As of mid-2016, 18.2 million people were receiving advanced retroviral therapy (ART) worldwide. This represents between 43–50% of the 34–39.8 million people living with HIV.

Did you know?

Approximately one in three babies in the United States is now delivered by cesarean section. The number of cesarean sections in the United States has risen 46% since 1996.

Did you know?

The B-complex vitamins and vitamin C are not stored in the body and must be replaced each day.

Did you know?

More than 34,000 trademarked medication names and more than 10,000 generic medication names are in use in the United States.

An overview of the process of primary and secondary growth in a woody stem. An overview of the process of primary and secondary growth in a woody stem.
Effect of extracellular osmolarity on water movement across a plasma membrane Effect of extracellular osmolarity on water movement across a plasma membrane
Wound healing by primary intention. Wound healing by primary intention.
A mobile weather station that can be used to gather current weather data at the scene of hazardous ... A mobile weather station that can be used to gather current weather data at the scene of hazardous ...
Effect of an Increase in Technological Progress Effect of an Increase in Technological Progress
What is the current in Figure 16-1(b) if the diode is made of silicon and the polarity of the ... What is the current in Figure 16-1(b) if the diode is made of silicon and the polarity of the ...
Video: Protein digestion - stomach & small intestine

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library