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What is the primary text for NSG 3113 Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions,
Pathophysiology? 7th ed.


What are the components of the 40 multiple-choice questions and 10 Select All That
practice exam? Apply questions.


What is the purpose of reviewing To understand why the correct option is best and why
rationales in the practice exam? common distractors are less accurate.


What is the first priority in case Identify the immediate threat: airway, breathing,
questions? circulation, neurologic status, or rapidly worsening
organ failure.

,What does a major burn destroy? The skin barrier.


What is the Rule of Nines for adults? Head and neck = 9%, each arm = 9%, anterior trunk =
18%, posterior trunk = 18%, each leg = 18%,
perineum/genital area = 1%.


What are signs of hypovolemic shock? Tachycardia, hypotension, cool skin, weak pulses,
decreased urine output, altered mental status.


What is a common complication of Airway injury indicated by facial burns, soot, singed
burns related to the airway? nasal hairs, hoarseness, stridor, carbonaceous sputum.


What is the primary function of the Provides barrier protection.
epidermis?


What is the difference between first First intention involves approximated clean edges;
intention and second intention wound second intention heals from the bottom upward.
healing?


What is a keloid? Excess collagen that extends beyond original wound
borders.


What is tinea corporis? A superficial dermatophyte fungal infection known as
ringworm.


What is the function of the dermis? Contains blood vessels, lymph vessels, nerves, hair
follicles, sweat glands, sebaceous glands, collagen,
and elastin.


What is the primary role of skin in Regulates temperature, prevents fluid loss, provides
homeostasis? sensation, supports vitamin D synthesis, and protects
against microorganisms.


What does acute kidney injury from Oliguria from poor renal perfusion.
burns typically present as?

, What is the significance of urine output It is a key indicator of organ perfusion and adequacy
in burn patients? of fluid resuscitation.


What should not be applied directly to Ice, as it causes vasoconstriction and worsens tissue
major burns? injury.


What is the typical appearance of a A flat, nonpalpable change in skin color less than
macule? about 1 cm.


What is the expected drainage type Sanguineous drainage, which is fresh blood.
immediately after surgery?


What is the role of keratinocytes? They produce keratin in the epidermis.


What is a common trigger for Stress, infection, skin injury, smoking, alcohol, and
psoriasis? some medications.


What does the term 'serous' refer to in Clear, watery, pale yellow fluid common in mild
wound drainage? inflammation and early healing.


What is the purpose of monitoring To manage diuresis and electrolyte balance after
fluid status in burn patients? capillary integrity returns.


What is the typical presentation of a Mottled red/white, less blanching, decreased
deep partial-thickness burn? sensation; may require grafting.


What is a Curling ulcer? A stress-related gastric/duodenal ulcer after severe
burns.


What is the primary function of the Cushions, insulates, stores energy, and anchors skin.
subcutaneous tissue?


What is the role of melanocytes? They produce melanin in the epidermis.

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