An Industrial Worker Has Sustained a Partial- and Full-Thickness Burn

question 20

Multiple Choice

An industrial worker has sustained a partial- and full-thickness burn to his right hand after accidentally touching an electric furnace used to incinerate medical waste. Assessment reveals no threats to the airway, breathing, or circulation. Which action would the EMT perform next?

• A) Pour cool saline water on the hand.
• B) Apply an antibiotic ointment to the burn.
• C) Open any blisters to relieve pressure on the burned tissue beneath.
• D) Gently clean dead skin away from the burn.

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Annual Profit

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Contribution Margin Ratio

The percentage of each sales dollar remaining after deducting variable costs, used to cover fixed costs and profit.

Margin Of Safety

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Contribution Margin Ratio

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