Question

please note: if you exceed the number of allowed attempts, you will be locked out of your course an re-register. 1) which type of burn results from touching overheated electric equipment? a) thermal-contact burns b) flash burns c) arc burns d) electrical burns

Explanation:

To determine the type of burn from touching overheated electric equipment, we analyze each option:

• Option a: Thermal - contact burns occur when the skin comes into contact with a hot surface, like overheated electric equipment.
• Option b: Flash burns are caused by a sudden, intense burst of heat (e.g., from an explosion), not direct contact with a hot surface.
• Option c: Arc burns result from an electric arc (a discharge of electricity through the air), not direct contact with overheated equipment.
• Option d: Electrical burns are caused by the passage of electric current through the body, not just touching a hot surface.

So, touching overheated electric equipment (a hot surface) leads to thermal - contact burns.

Answer:

a) Thermal - contact burns