NUR 410 exam 3 BURNS Questions with correct
answers
1. protection against infection
2. prevent loss of body fluids
3. control body temp
4. excretory organ
5. sensory organ
6. produces vit D
7. determines identity Correct Answer-what are the 7 functions of the
skin
epidermis Correct Answer--thin outer layer
-dead cells on surface from protective barrier
-layer that is continuously sloughing off with new cells forming
underneath
dermis Correct Answer--connective tissue
-highly vascular
-nerves, sebaceous, & sweat glands
subcutaneous tissue Correct Answer-attaches skin to muscle and bone
<4 years old and adults over 65 Correct Answer-what age groups have
the highest fatality rates for burns
,burns Correct Answer--injury to the skin/other tissues of the body
caused by heat, chemicals, electrical current, or radiation
-most are accidents and are preventable
-types: thermal, chemical, smoke inhalation, electrical, radiation, and
cold thermal (frostbite)
thermal burns Correct Answer--caused by flame, flash, scald, or contact
with hot objects
-most common burn injury
-severity of injury depends on temperature of burning agent and duration
of contact time
hydrochloric acid burn Correct Answer--chemical burn
-from tile, toilet, or pool cleaners
hydrofluoric acid burn Correct Answer--chemical burn
-from metal cleaners, rust removers
oxalic acid burn Correct Answer--chemical burn
-from paint, varnish, or tarnish removers
alkali burns Correct Answer--chemical burn
-from cement, oven/drain/heavy metal cleaners
,-harder to manage due to protein hydrolysis-deeper penetration of skin,
and melting
phenols Correct Answer--chemical burn from an organic compound
-includes disinfectant and petroleum products
smoke inhalation injury Correct Answer--from breathing noxious
chemicals or hot air causing damage to respiratory tract
-major predictor in burn victim mortality
-rapid initial/ongoing assessment is critical to watch for airway
compromise and pulmonary edema
-types: upper airway, lower airway, metabolic asphyxiation
-can be from direct contact with a fire or no direct contact
upper airway injury Correct Answer--injury from smoke inhalation
-injury to most, oropharynx, and/or larynx
-thermal burns
-inhalation of hot air, steam, or smoke
-mucosal burns of oropharynx and larynx manifested by redness,
blistering, and edema
-assess where they were at and how long they were exposed
-have them open their mouth and take a look
swelling with rapid onset Correct Answer-what regarding an upper
airway injury is an emergency?
, eschar and edema (fill in blank) Correct Answer--what two things may
compromise breathing in an upper airway injury?
-facial and neck burns can be lethal
-internal pressure from ______ may narrow airway
lower airway injury Correct Answer--injury to trachea, bronchioles, and
alveoli
-tissue damage related to duration of fume/smoke exposure
-pulmonary edema may not appear until 12 to 48 hours after burn (may
manifest as ARDS)
-may look stable, but want to observe patient for couple of days
lower airway Correct Answer-indicators of a ________ _________
injury:
-facial burns
-singed nasal hair
-hoarseness
-painful swallowing
-darkened oral and nasal membranes
-carbonaceous sputum
-being burned in enclosed space
-clothing burns around neck and chest
-wearing polyester or acrylic clothing which can melt and attach to skin
answers
1. protection against infection
2. prevent loss of body fluids
3. control body temp
4. excretory organ
5. sensory organ
6. produces vit D
7. determines identity Correct Answer-what are the 7 functions of the
skin
epidermis Correct Answer--thin outer layer
-dead cells on surface from protective barrier
-layer that is continuously sloughing off with new cells forming
underneath
dermis Correct Answer--connective tissue
-highly vascular
-nerves, sebaceous, & sweat glands
subcutaneous tissue Correct Answer-attaches skin to muscle and bone
<4 years old and adults over 65 Correct Answer-what age groups have
the highest fatality rates for burns
,burns Correct Answer--injury to the skin/other tissues of the body
caused by heat, chemicals, electrical current, or radiation
-most are accidents and are preventable
-types: thermal, chemical, smoke inhalation, electrical, radiation, and
cold thermal (frostbite)
thermal burns Correct Answer--caused by flame, flash, scald, or contact
with hot objects
-most common burn injury
-severity of injury depends on temperature of burning agent and duration
of contact time
hydrochloric acid burn Correct Answer--chemical burn
-from tile, toilet, or pool cleaners
hydrofluoric acid burn Correct Answer--chemical burn
-from metal cleaners, rust removers
oxalic acid burn Correct Answer--chemical burn
-from paint, varnish, or tarnish removers
alkali burns Correct Answer--chemical burn
-from cement, oven/drain/heavy metal cleaners
,-harder to manage due to protein hydrolysis-deeper penetration of skin,
and melting
phenols Correct Answer--chemical burn from an organic compound
-includes disinfectant and petroleum products
smoke inhalation injury Correct Answer--from breathing noxious
chemicals or hot air causing damage to respiratory tract
-major predictor in burn victim mortality
-rapid initial/ongoing assessment is critical to watch for airway
compromise and pulmonary edema
-types: upper airway, lower airway, metabolic asphyxiation
-can be from direct contact with a fire or no direct contact
upper airway injury Correct Answer--injury from smoke inhalation
-injury to most, oropharynx, and/or larynx
-thermal burns
-inhalation of hot air, steam, or smoke
-mucosal burns of oropharynx and larynx manifested by redness,
blistering, and edema
-assess where they were at and how long they were exposed
-have them open their mouth and take a look
swelling with rapid onset Correct Answer-what regarding an upper
airway injury is an emergency?
, eschar and edema (fill in blank) Correct Answer--what two things may
compromise breathing in an upper airway injury?
-facial and neck burns can be lethal
-internal pressure from ______ may narrow airway
lower airway injury Correct Answer--injury to trachea, bronchioles, and
alveoli
-tissue damage related to duration of fume/smoke exposure
-pulmonary edema may not appear until 12 to 48 hours after burn (may
manifest as ARDS)
-may look stable, but want to observe patient for couple of days
lower airway Correct Answer-indicators of a ________ _________
injury:
-facial burns
-singed nasal hair
-hoarseness
-painful swallowing
-darkened oral and nasal membranes
-carbonaceous sputum
-being burned in enclosed space
-clothing burns around neck and chest
-wearing polyester or acrylic clothing which can melt and attach to skin
