NSG MEDSURG 3 EXAM 4 QUESTIONS AND
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Terms in this set (67)
Alcohol or drug use
Age (very young/old) 20/30 y/o
Risk factors for burn
injuries Smoking
Low socioeconomic status
Violence
-smoke detectors
-carbon monoxide detectors
-fire extinguishers
Burn prevention
-fire drills
-safety with combustibles, candles, water, heat, child
proofing
, Advise that matches & lighters be kept out of the
reach of children.
Emphasize the importance of never leaving children
unattended around fire or in the bathroom/bathtub.
Edu about the installation & maintenance of smoke &
Burn prevention education CO2 detectors on every level of the home & changing
batteries annually on a birthday.
Recommend the development & practice of a home
exit fire drill w/ all household members.
Advocate setting the water heater temperature no >
48.9°C (120.F)
Advise that hot irons & curling irons be kept out of the
reach of children.
Discourage running electric cords under carpets or
rugs.
Burn prevention education
Recommend storage of flammable liquids well away
from a fire source, such as a pilot light.
Edu about the importance of being aware of loose
clothing when cooking over a stovetop or flame.
Stage 1 (emergent phase)
Stages of burns Stage 2 (intermediate phase)
Stage 3 (long term rehabilitation))
Characteristics of burns
, Skin involvement
Epidermis
C/M
First-degree (superficial)
Tingling
Part 1
Hypersensitivity
Pain that is soothed by cooling
Peeling
Itching
Wound appearance
Reddended; blanches w/ pressure; dry
Mininmal or no edema
Possible blisters
First-degree (superficial)
Part 2
Tx
Complete recovery w/in a few days
Oral pain meds, cool compresses
Skin lubricants
Skin involvement
Epidermis, portion of dermis
Second degree (partial
C/M
thickness) Part 1
Pain
Hyperesthesia
Sensitive to air currents
Wound appearance
Blistered, mottled red base; disrupted epidermis;
weeping surface
Second degree (partial Edema
thickness) Part 2
Tx
Recovery 2-3 weeks
Some scarring and depigmentation
ANSWERS
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Terms in this set (67)
Alcohol or drug use
Age (very young/old) 20/30 y/o
Risk factors for burn
injuries Smoking
Low socioeconomic status
Violence
-smoke detectors
-carbon monoxide detectors
-fire extinguishers
Burn prevention
-fire drills
-safety with combustibles, candles, water, heat, child
proofing
, Advise that matches & lighters be kept out of the
reach of children.
Emphasize the importance of never leaving children
unattended around fire or in the bathroom/bathtub.
Edu about the installation & maintenance of smoke &
Burn prevention education CO2 detectors on every level of the home & changing
batteries annually on a birthday.
Recommend the development & practice of a home
exit fire drill w/ all household members.
Advocate setting the water heater temperature no >
48.9°C (120.F)
Advise that hot irons & curling irons be kept out of the
reach of children.
Discourage running electric cords under carpets or
rugs.
Burn prevention education
Recommend storage of flammable liquids well away
from a fire source, such as a pilot light.
Edu about the importance of being aware of loose
clothing when cooking over a stovetop or flame.
Stage 1 (emergent phase)
Stages of burns Stage 2 (intermediate phase)
Stage 3 (long term rehabilitation))
Characteristics of burns
, Skin involvement
Epidermis
C/M
First-degree (superficial)
Tingling
Part 1
Hypersensitivity
Pain that is soothed by cooling
Peeling
Itching
Wound appearance
Reddended; blanches w/ pressure; dry
Mininmal or no edema
Possible blisters
First-degree (superficial)
Part 2
Tx
Complete recovery w/in a few days
Oral pain meds, cool compresses
Skin lubricants
Skin involvement
Epidermis, portion of dermis
Second degree (partial
C/M
thickness) Part 1
Pain
Hyperesthesia
Sensitive to air currents
Wound appearance
Blistered, mottled red base; disrupted epidermis;
weeping surface
Second degree (partial Edema
thickness) Part 2
Tx
Recovery 2-3 weeks
Some scarring and depigmentation
