Which is considered a sensitive area-a burn on this area is considered an emergency?
A.
The groin
B.
The forearm
C.
The buttocks
D.
A and C
Answers
Step-by-step explanation:
Burns can leave permanent scars. They can also be more sensitive to temperature and light than normal skin. Sensitive areas, such as the eyes, nose, or ears, may be badly injured and have lost normal function. With airway burns, the person may have less breathing capacity and permanent lung damage.
When is a Burn an Emergency?
Location of the burn. Burns to the face, eyes, ears, hands, feet or genital area. ...
Degree of the burn. Deep burns (3rd & 4th degree) are always an emergency. ...
Size of the burn. Burns that cover a large area of the body are more dangerous. ...
Signs of infection. ...
Worsening over time.
Burns can leave permanent scars. They can also be more sensitive to temperature and light than normal skin. Sensitive areas, such as the eyes, nose, or ears, may be badly injured and have lost normal function. With airway burns, the person may have less breathing capacity and permanent lung damage.
When is a Burn an Emergency?
Location of the burn. Burns to the face, eyes, ears, hands, feet or genital area. ...
Degree of the burn. Deep burns (3rd & 4th degree) are always an emergency. ...
Size of the burn. Burns that cover a large area of the body are more dangerous. ...
Signs of infection. ...
Worsening over time.