Steel structural members lengthen as much as 4 inches (100 mm) when heated to:

For which patient would the palm method be best to estimate the body surface area affected by a burn?

A) 21-year-old with superficial burns to the entire back and neck B) 27-year-old with full-thickness burns to the backs of the legs and arms C) 3-year-old with partial-thickness burns to the anterior chest and abdomen D) 49-year-old with a partial-thickness burn to the inner thigh

Why is the uterus essential to a healthy pregnancy?

A) Permits the excretion of waste from the baby to the mother B) Protects abdominal organs during fetal growth C) Manufactures specific blood cells needed for fetal immunity D) Powerfully contracts to force the fetus from the mother's body