CLOSING SCRIPT UPDATED QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS VIEW AHEAD PREP
MATERIAL SOLVED
⩥ Acute (Ebb → Flow) Phase.
Answer: Days-weeks; Wound care, infection risk; Nutritional support
(high protein, high calorie)
⩥ Rehabilitative Phase.
Answer: Months-years; Scar management, mobility, psychosocial
support
⩥ Shock (Burn-related).
Answer: Signs: ↓ BP, ↑ HR, ↓ urine output; Tx: Isotonic fluids, oxygen
⩥ Isotonic IV Fluids.
Answer: Fluid stays in vascular space; Examples: NS, LR; Use: Shock,
burns, dehydration
⩥ Hypotonic IV Fluids.
, Answer: Fluid shifts INTO cells; Example: ½ NS; Use: Cellular
dehydration; ⚠️ Risk: Cerebral edema
⩥ Hypertonic IV Fluids.
Answer: Pulls fluid OUT of cells; Examples: 3% NS, D5NS; Use:
Severe hyponatremia; ⚠️ Monitor lungs, sodium closely
⩥ Eczema.
Answer: Itchy, dry patches; Tx: Topical steroids, moisturizers
⩥ Psoriasis.
Answer: Silvery plaques; Autoimmune; Tx: Steroids, biologics
⩥ Skin Cancer.
Answer: Basal cell: slow, least aggressive; Squamous: spreads locally;
Melanoma: ABCD(E) rule → DEADLY
⩥ Neutropenia.
Answer: ANC < 1000; NO flowers, raw foods, sick visitors; Fever =
EMERGENCY
⩥ Radiation Skin Care.
Answer: No lotions, no sun; Fatigue common; Do NOT scrub markings