NURS 211 Burns Worksheet Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass

NURS 211 Burns Worksheet Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass -thermal -chemical -electrical -radiation -inhalation - types of burns (5) dry or moist heat, coming into contact with the flame or source of heat (most common) - causes of thermal burn (1) -extinguish the flame -flush with cool water -smother or lavage with cool H2O - treatment for thermal burns (3) 2 100% Pass Guarantee Katelyn Whitman, All Rights -acid or alkaline agents -household cleaners -bleach or other chemicals (no flame involved) - causes of chemical burns (3) -must neutralize or dilate chemical -remove clothing, lavage for 20 minutes - treatment for chemical burn (2) direct contact with a source of electricity or from a sources arc - cause of electrical burn (1) -ensure disconnection -CPR is indicated - treatment for electrical burn -sunburn (superficial burns) -radiation treatment -nuclear reactor fire - causes of radiation burns (3) limit time of exposure and shield - treatment for radiation burns (1) 3 100% Pass Guarantee Katelyn Whitman, All Rights inhalation of smoke or other chemicals - cause of inhalation burns (1) intubate as soon as possible - treatment for inhalation burns (1) -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 - additional considerations to be made when an individual has sustained an electrical injury (7) -skin is intact -pink or red -no scarring - color or characteristics of superficial burn (3) epidermal layer - what layer of skin do superficial burns affect (1) 4 100% Pass Guarantee Katelyn Whitman, All Rights -heals in 3-6 days -mild analgesics -water soluble lotions - healings time and treatment for superficial burns (3) dermis and papillae of dermis - what layers of skin do superficial partial thickness burns effect (1-2) -bright red -glistening -blistering -blanching -severe pain - color and characteristics of superficial partial thickness burn (5) 21 days to heal with pigmentation changes - healing time and changes in skin with superficial partial thickness burns 5 100% Pass Guarantee Katelyn Whitman, All Rights further into dermis - what layer of skin do deep partial thickness burns affect (1) -pale, wacy skin -large blisters -do not blanch as well -decreased capillary refill -decreased sensation to pressure - color and characteristics of deep partial thickness burns (5) -over 21 days to heal with scarring