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MDC 4 Exam 2 - Burns

Quiz by Heather Silvani

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  • Q1

    Match the burn classification with the characteristics of the burn:

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    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?

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    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|

    30s

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