What are thermal injuries?
What will be an ideal response?
Thermal injuries are integumentary or systemic injuries caused by extremes of heat or cold such as burns and frostbite.
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You are treating a patient with a suspected fractured ankle. The patient appears to be in a lot of pain and is uneasy. As you are getting ready to splint the patient's leg, he asks you if it is going to hurt. Which of the following is the BEST response?
A) "If you are stressed out like this, it is going to hurt a lot more." B) "Relax, this is not a painful procedure." C) "I will do my best, but it may hurt while we put the splint on." D) "It does not matter; we have to do it anyway."
How should contaminated surfaces be cleaned and disinfected?
with low- to intermediate-level disinfectant with soapy water with alcohol-based wipes with hydrogen peroxide