Second- or Third-Degree Burns That Cover More Than 50% of the Body

question 25

Multiple Choice

Second- or third-degree burns that cover more than 50% of the body would be classified under what stage of triage?

• A)Expectant
• B)Delayed
• C)Minor
• D)Immediate

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Definitions:

Osteoporosis

Reduction in quantity of bone, resulting in porous bone.

Cervical Vertebra

Vertebrae located in the neck portion of the spine comprising the top part of the spinal column.

Thoracic Vertebrae

The set of twelve vertebrae located between the cervical vertebrae and the lumbar vertebrae that form the midsection of the vertebral column.

Lumbar Region

The lower part of the back comprised of five vertebral bones, L1-L5, which bear much of the body's weight and are the most common site of back pain.