BURNS MEDSURG HESI NCLEX RN EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

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BURNS MEDSURG HESI NCLEX RN EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS ADVANCED
STANDING FOR RN LICENSE 2026 LATEST VERSION
(WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY)




\Q\.Describe Burns.-ANSWER-✔Tissue injury or necrosis caused by
transfer of energy from a heat source to the body.



\Q\.What are the 4 categories of burns?-ANSWER-✔Thermal
Radiation
Electrical
Chemical



\Q\.Tissue destruction from burns results from what?-ANSWER-
✔Coagulation
Protein denaturation
Ionization of cellular contents

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\Q\.What are the critical systems of the body that are affected by
burns?-ANSWER-
✔Respiratory
Integumentary
Cardiovascular
Renal
GI
Neurological

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\Q\.Describe the severity of a 1st Degree Burn.-ANSWER-✔Superficial
partial–thickness burns (sunburn)
Leaves skin pink/red
Dry
Painful (relieved by cooling)
Slight edema



\Q\.Describe the severity of a second degree burn?-ANSWER-✔Deep
partial–thickness destruction of epidermis and upper layers of dermis



Injury to deeper portions of the dermis



Painful (sensitive to touch and cold air)



Appears red or white, weeps fluid, blisters



Hair follicles remain intact



Very edematous



Blanching followed by capillary refill