A Patient Comes to the Emergency Room with Two Burns

question 40

Multiple Choice

A patient comes to the emergency room with two burns on the front of the right leg. The burn on the thigh is very large, and the burn on the lower leg area is small. Which statement would the nurse be likely to write on the chart?

• A) The distal burn is larger.
• B) The posterior burn is larger.
• C) The proximal burn is larger.
• D) The lateral burn is larger.

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Definitions:

Individual Performance

Individual performance is the measure of how well a person accomplishes their tasks or goals in a specific context, such as work or sports.

Group Polarization

A tendency for group discussion to shift group members toward an extreme position.

Extreme Position

Adopting a stance or opinion that is far from the moderate or average view, often without considering compromise.

Social Facilitation

The tendency for people to perform differently, usually better, when in the presence of others than when alone.