MSN 377 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

functions of the skin correct answer: - protect against infection - prevents loss of body fluids - body temperature - excretion - sensory causes of burns correct answer: - heat - chemicals - electric current - radiation thermal burns correct answer: - occurs as a result of contact with hot objects - most common type of burn chemical burns correct answer: - causes by acids, alkalis, organic compounds - can cause ABG imbalances and affect kidneys, liver, and respiratory tract - damage continues until substance is neutralized electrical current burns correct answer: - causes RBC hemolysis, coagulation, and necrosis - current can travel to the heart - force is strong enough to break bones cold thermal burns correct answer: - ice crystals in tissue kills cells - frostbite smoke and inhalation burns correct answer: - caused by inhalation of hot air or noxious chemicals three types of smoke/inhalation injuries correct answer: 1. Metabolic asphyxiation 2. Upper airway injury 3. Lower airway injury metabolic asphyxiation correct answer: - results in carboxyhemoglobin: carbon monoxide on the Hgb preventing oxygen from binding to Hgb leading to a lack of oxygenation - patient appears bright red - death occurs when carboxyhemoglo