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NURS 211 Burns Worksheet Questions with Detailed
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types of burns

Ans: -thermal
-chemical
-electrical
-radiation
-inhalation



causes of thermal burn

Ans: dry or moist heat, coming into contact with the flame or source of heat
(most common)



treatment for thermal burns

Ans: -extinguish the flame
-flush with cool water
-smother or lavage with cool H2O



causes of chemical burns

Ans: -acid or alkaline agents
-household cleaners
-bleach or other chemicals (no flame involved)



treatment for chemical burn

Ans: -must neutralize or dilate chemical


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,-remove clothing, lavage for 20 minutes



cause of electrical burn

Ans: direct contact with a source of electricity or from a sources arc



treatment for electrical burn

Ans: -ensure disconnection
-CPR is indicated



causes of radiation burns

Ans: -sunburn (superficial burns)
-radiation treatment
-nuclear reactor fire



treatment for radiation burns

Ans: limit time of exposure and shield



cause of inhalation burns

Ans: inhalation of smoke or other chemicals



treatment for inhalation burns

Ans: intubate as soon as possible




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, additional considerations to be made when an individual has

sustained an electrical injury

Ans: -severity depends of type of current and amount of voltage
-electricity follows path of least resistant (enter and exit point)
-tissue necrosis develops
-muscle contractions
-respiratory or cardiac arrest
-fat/bone most resistant
-nerves/blood vessels least resistance



color or characteristics of superficial burn

Ans: -skin is intact
-pink or red
-no scarring



what layer of skin do superficial burns affect

Ans: epidermal layer



healings time and treatment for superficial burns

Ans: -heals in 3-6 days
-mild analgesics
-water soluble lotions



what layers of skin do superficial partial thickness burns effect

Ans: dermis and papillae of dermis




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