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NUR 185 Questions with Answers (100% Correct
Answers)
Burns Answer: 1st, 2nd and 3rd degree burns. Tissue damage cause by
extreme heat.
smoke inhalation Answer: damage to the lungs in which particles from
a fire coat the alveoli and prevent the normal exchange of gases
Rules of nine for burns Answer: method used in determining severity of
area of body involved in burns: front and back of head is 4.5% which
totals 9%; front and back of arm is 4.5% total 9%; front and back of leg
is 9% total 18%; anterior torso (front of trunk) totals 18%; post torso
(back of trunk) totals 18%; perineum (genital area) totals 1%.
stages of burns Answer: Stage 1- sunburn/superficial/ nonblanchable
erythema
Stage 2- blisters/ Partial thickness burn
Stage 3- can see tissue/Full thickness skin loss
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Stage 4-Full thickness tissue loss ;extends through the skin affecting
muscles, tendons, and bones
Infection Answer: Contamination or invasion of body tissue by
pathogenic organisms,
Nutrition Answer: need adequate protein, calories, mineral, vitamins,
hydration to maintain healthy skin, if not could delay healing
fire safety Answer: removing potential hazards to decrease risk of
combustion
Resuscitation/Emergent Phase Answer: begins same time as injury ends
with restoration of capillary permeability
Primary goal maintain airway, administer IV fluids to prevent
Hypovolemic shocking preserve vital organ function
duration- 48 to 72 hours
Resusitation phase Answer: begins with initiation of fluids ends with
capillary integrity
returns to near normal levels and large fluid shifts have decreased
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NUR 185 Questions with Answers (100% Correct
Answers)
Burns Answer: 1st, 2nd and 3rd degree burns. Tissue damage cause by
extreme heat.
smoke inhalation Answer: damage to the lungs in which particles from
a fire coat the alveoli and prevent the normal exchange of gases
Rules of nine for burns Answer: method used in determining severity of
area of body involved in burns: front and back of head is 4.5% which
totals 9%; front and back of arm is 4.5% total 9%; front and back of leg
is 9% total 18%; anterior torso (front of trunk) totals 18%; post torso
(back of trunk) totals 18%; perineum (genital area) totals 1%.
stages of burns Answer: Stage 1- sunburn/superficial/ nonblanchable
erythema
Stage 2- blisters/ Partial thickness burn
Stage 3- can see tissue/Full thickness skin loss
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Stage 4-Full thickness tissue loss ;extends through the skin affecting
muscles, tendons, and bones
Infection Answer: Contamination or invasion of body tissue by
pathogenic organisms,
Nutrition Answer: need adequate protein, calories, mineral, vitamins,
hydration to maintain healthy skin, if not could delay healing
fire safety Answer: removing potential hazards to decrease risk of
combustion
Resuscitation/Emergent Phase Answer: begins same time as injury ends
with restoration of capillary permeability
Primary goal maintain airway, administer IV fluids to prevent
Hypovolemic shocking preserve vital organ function
duration- 48 to 72 hours
Resusitation phase Answer: begins with initiation of fluids ends with
capillary integrity
returns to near normal levels and large fluid shifts have decreased
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