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NREMT Paramedic

Category - Trauma

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Often people forget the seriousness of burns. The degree of severity of a burn is determined by:
  1. Amount of smoke involved.
  2. Length of time in contact with burn source.
  3. Concentration of heat energy.
  4. Temperature of burn source.
Explanation
Answer: C - The degree of severity of a burn is determined by the concentration of heat energy that contacts and is transferred to the victim’s body. When assessing the severity of a burn injury, focus on the three important factors: the temperature, the concentration of heat energy, and the length of contact time.
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