Question

exposure of the skin to heat, chemicals, or electricity may result in

multiple choice

fissures.
burns.
onychitis.
paronychia.

Explanation:

Analyze the question stem

The question asks for the result of exposing the skin to heat, chemicals, or electricity.

Evaluate the options

• fissures: Linear cracks or tears in the skin, typically caused by extreme dryness or disease, not directly by acute exposure to heat, chemicals, or electricity.
• burns: Tissue damage resulting from heat, chemical contact, radiation, or electrical current. This matches the description perfectly.
• onychitis: Inflammation of the nail matrix, unrelated to general skin exposure to these agents.
• paronychia: A skin infection around the fingernails or toenails, not a direct injury from heat, chemicals, or electricity.

Select the correct answer

The correct option is "burns."

Answer:

• fissures.
• burns. (Correct answer)
• onychitis.
• paronychia.