NUR 409 Exam 3 questions with correct answers

Where do burns most commonly occur? CORRECT ANSWER In the home (73% incidence) What factors affect the severity of a burn? CORRECT ANSWER 1. Age (young and older population due to their thinner skin) 2. Location of the burn (face, hands, feet and perineum) 3. Burn depth 4. Extent of the burn (TBSA) 5. Prescence of smoke inhalation 6. Prescence of chronic illness What risk factors are increased in a patient with 40% TBSA burns? CORRECT ANSWER Mortality and Morbidity What is an example of a first degree burn? CORRECT ANSWER Sun burn, or superficial scald How deep is a first degree burn? CORRECT ANSWER superficial What part of the skin is affected in a first degree burn? CORRECT ANSWER the epidermis is intact and partially damaged What are the characteristics of a first degree bu