Which of the Following Would MOST Likely Be the Cause

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would MOST likely be the cause of a patient burn from alternate exit pathway of ESU current?

• A) fingernail bed under the pulse oximeter
• B) placement site of electrocardiogram (ECG) leads
• C) skin over a bony prominence such as the scapula
• D) soles of the feet under the sequential pulsing pads

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Definitions:

Synaptogenesis

The process in which neurons form synapses and increase connections between neurons.

Working Memory

The component of the information processing system that holds and processes information that is being manipulated, encoded, or retrieved and is responsible for maintaining and processing information used in cognitive tasks.

Macular Degeneration

A medical condition affecting the retina, leading to vision loss, primarily in older adults, characterized by the deterioration of the central portion of the retina known as the macula.

Visual Atrophy

The deterioration or weakening of vision or visual capacity, often due to the degeneration of optic structures.