Which is the primary nursing intervention in the acute phase of burn injury?
a) prevent movement
b) prevent diuresis
c) prevent infection
d) prevent weight gain
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c) prevent infection
Understanding shock is a post operative complication, the nurse monitors for which
manifestations?
a) cold skin, altered LOC, and hypertension
b) fever, irritability, and rapid respirations
c) tachycardia, cold skin, and hypotension
d) slow pulse, warm skin, and restlessness
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c) tachycardia, cold skin, and hypotension
When a person is in shock, what is occurring in the body?
a) The cells are getting glucose and other nutrients, not O2
b) O2 to the cells is adequate, but CO2 is not being eliminated
c) The cells are not getting enough O2 waste products are more
d) blood has an adequate amount of O2, but not enough nutrients
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c) The cells are not getting enough O2 waste products are more
Label this level of burn
a) full thickness
b) superficial
c) superficial partial
d) full partial
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b) superficial
, What is the appropriate action by the nurse to assist a ventilated patient who is
visibly anxious?
a) Ask a family member to stay
b) Request an order of lorazepam
c) encourage sleep
d) stay with the patient, provide reassurance
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d) stay with the patient, provide reassurance
Which phase of burn injury is the most critical for the patient?
a) time of injury
b) resuscitation
c) Acute
d) Rehabilitative
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b) resuscitation
After exposure to a dry powder chemical, the priority action to reduce the risk of
burns is to:
a) rinse it off as soon as possible
b) brush off the dry chemical
c) remove clothing using lead gloves or tongs
d) neutralize the chemical
a) prevent movement
b) prevent diuresis
c) prevent infection
d) prevent weight gain
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c) prevent infection
Understanding shock is a post operative complication, the nurse monitors for which
manifestations?
a) cold skin, altered LOC, and hypertension
b) fever, irritability, and rapid respirations
c) tachycardia, cold skin, and hypotension
d) slow pulse, warm skin, and restlessness
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c) tachycardia, cold skin, and hypotension
When a person is in shock, what is occurring in the body?
a) The cells are getting glucose and other nutrients, not O2
b) O2 to the cells is adequate, but CO2 is not being eliminated
c) The cells are not getting enough O2 waste products are more
d) blood has an adequate amount of O2, but not enough nutrients
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c) The cells are not getting enough O2 waste products are more
Label this level of burn
a) full thickness
b) superficial
c) superficial partial
d) full partial
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b) superficial
, What is the appropriate action by the nurse to assist a ventilated patient who is
visibly anxious?
a) Ask a family member to stay
b) Request an order of lorazepam
c) encourage sleep
d) stay with the patient, provide reassurance
Give this one a try later!
d) stay with the patient, provide reassurance
Which phase of burn injury is the most critical for the patient?
a) time of injury
b) resuscitation
c) Acute
d) Rehabilitative
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b) resuscitation
After exposure to a dry powder chemical, the priority action to reduce the risk of
burns is to:
a) rinse it off as soon as possible
b) brush off the dry chemical
c) remove clothing using lead gloves or tongs
d) neutralize the chemical
