MDC 4 Exam 2 - Burns
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Match the burn classification with the characteristics of the burn:
29sorting://Superficial|Outer layer only, Sunburn, Intact skin, Redness, Desquamation 2-3 days later: Superficial Partial|Destruction of upper 1/3 of dermis, Pink, Moist, Blanching, Blisters, Painful: Deep Partial|No blister formation due to thick layer of dead tissue, May need grafting, Slow or no blanching: Full|Destruction of entire dermis, Destruction of subq, Destruction of Muscle & Bone, No Pain, Leathery, Charred mixed with milky, Waxy
- Q1
Match the burn classification with the characteristics of the burn:
sorting://Superficial|Outer layer only, Sunburn, Intact skin, Redness, Desquamation 2-3 days later: Superficial Partial|Destruction of upper 1/3 of dermis, Pink, Moist, Blanching, Blisters, Painful: Deep Partial|No blister formation due to thick layer of dead tissue, May need grafting, Slow or no blanching: Full|Destruction of entire dermis, Destruction of subq, Destruction of Muscle & Bone, No Pain, Leathery, Charred mixed with milky, Waxy
30s - Q2
Calculate the TBSA for a client that has a flash burn injury on the face, both arms (only the front surface area), and upper chest.
What is the total body surface area burned?
21%
22.5%
37.5%
12.5%
30s - Q3
Priorities during the resuscitation phase of a burn are the following:
ordering://Airway|1:Oxygenation|2:Circulation/Fluid replacement|3:Wound Care|4
30s - Q4
After a burn, a patient will need fluid therapy which is based on individual considerations. The most common type of fluid therapy is:
Lactated ringers
0.9% Normal Saline
10% Dextrose in water
5% Saline
30s - Q5
What type of dressing should be used for wound care of a burn?
Wet to dry dressing
Dry, sterile dressing
30s - Q6
If a burn injury is circumferential, this could impair or completely cut off blood flow and chest movement necessary for breathing. ______________ are incisions made through the eschar to relieve pressure.
Escharotomies
Embolectomies
Laparoscopies
Episiotomies
30s - Q7
If an escharotomy does not relieve pressure, a deeper incision into the fascia is made. This is called a ________________.
Fasciotomy
Episiotomy
Esophaplasty
Escharotomy
30s - Q8
Burn patients are at an increased risk for:
Acidosis
Alkalosis
30s - Q9
As a nurse, you are expected to report suspected abuse. Reportable findings for a burn include:
sorting://Reportable| Uniform depth of burn, Distinct border, Sharply defined waterlines, Burn of buttocks/genitals: Expected| Crying, Pain
30s - Q10
Signs and symptoms of an inhalation injury:
sorting://Signs/Symptoms| Facial burn, Singed nasal hair, Hoarseness, Painful swallowing, Darkened membranes, Low FiO2 (ARDS): Incorrect| Lightened membranes, Normal swallowing
30s - Q11
Priority care for the acute phase of burn injury:
sorting://Priority| Limit visitors, Avoid raw foods, Highest risk for infection, High calorie/protein foods: Incorrect| Encourage visitors, Low calorie/protein foods
30s - Q12
After sustaining a burn injury, the patient is encouraged to exercise. When is a good time for exercise?
Before dinner
After breakfast
During wound cleansing
Right before bed
30s - Q13
A burn patient is encouraged to ambulate daily, how many times is appropriate to begin?
6-7/day
2-3/day
9-10/day
1/day
30s - Q14
True or False: Splints should be custom fitted.
False
True
30s - Q15
Which medications are typically given to burn patients for pain or sedative effects?
sorting://Correct| Morphine, Hydromorphone, Haloperidol, Lorazepam, Midazolam: Incorrect|
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