BETTY BURNS I HUMAN CASE STUDY 2026
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION COMPLETE
ANSWERS EXPERT APPROVED
◉ Superficial partial-thickness burn Answer: Red, dry, blanches to
pressure
◉ Deep partial-thickness burn Answer: Red, moist, blisters
◉ Full-thickness burn Answer: Dry, leathery
◉ Why are full-thickness burns generally pain-free? Answer: Full-
thickness burns involve the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissues;
destroying nerve endings
◉ Using the Parkland/Baxter formula, calculate the mililiters per hour
(mL/hr) during the first 8 hours of fluid resuscitation. At what rate
should the nurse set the IV pump for the first 8 hours? Answer: 360
mL/hr
◉ Which of the following intravenous solutions is an appropriate choice
to administer during the first 24 hours of fluid resuscitation following a
burn injury? Answer: Lactated Ringers
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION COMPLETE
ANSWERS EXPERT APPROVED
◉ Superficial partial-thickness burn Answer: Red, dry, blanches to
pressure
◉ Deep partial-thickness burn Answer: Red, moist, blisters
◉ Full-thickness burn Answer: Dry, leathery
◉ Why are full-thickness burns generally pain-free? Answer: Full-
thickness burns involve the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissues;
destroying nerve endings
◉ Using the Parkland/Baxter formula, calculate the mililiters per hour
(mL/hr) during the first 8 hours of fluid resuscitation. At what rate
should the nurse set the IV pump for the first 8 hours? Answer: 360
mL/hr
◉ Which of the following intravenous solutions is an appropriate choice
to administer during the first 24 hours of fluid resuscitation following a
burn injury? Answer: Lactated Ringers