High amperage (6 A or more) applied externally to the skin can cause which of the following? 1. Sustained myocardial contraction 2. Respiratory paralysis 3. Skin burns

a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1, 2, and 3
d. 1 and 3 only

ANS: C
Table 3-1 summarizes the different effects of these two types of electrical shock.

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