NUR 2048- Exam 2
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1. Burn is in the top 6th lead- Children ages 1-14 years old
ing cause of accidental
death for
2. Burns are the 8th leading Adults greater than 65
cause of death for
3. What is the primary cause Hot surfaces and scalding liquids
of burns for children un-
der age 4
4. Burns can be an indicator Child abuse
of what in children
5. Methods to prevent burns - Smoke detectors
- Emergency escape plan
- Childproof home, careful with flames, pot han-
dles, cooking
- Electrical cords and outlets
- Proper handling protocols with chemicals
- Safety precautions for smokers
6. 4 types of burns - Smoke, inhalation injury
- Thermal burns
- Chemical burns
- Electrical burns
7. 2 causes of smoke, in- - Inhalation of smoke or superheated air
halation injuries - Inhalation of carbon monoxide
8. Inhalation of smoke or su- Swelling and/or occlusion of airway
perheated air causes
9. Inhalation of carbon Hypoxia
monoxide combines with
hemoglobin resulting in
10. What is the most common Thermal burns
type of burn
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11. What causes thermal - Flames
burns - Scald
- Direct contact with hot object
12. Causes of chemical burns Direct contact between skin and acids, alkaline
agents, or organic compounds
13. How is the severity of - Chemical agent
chemical burns deter- - Mechanism of action
mined? - Duration of contact
- Amount of BSA exposed
14. How is the severity of - Type
electrical burns deter- - Duration
mines - Voltage
15. In electrical burns the - Least resistance
electricity follows the - Usually muscles, bones, blood vessels, and
path of nerves
16. In electrical burns the Weeks after the initial burn event
depth of client's injury
may not be evident until
17. Functions of the skin - 1st line of defense against infection
- Regulates body temperature
- Able to sense heat, cold, touch, pressure and
pain
- Help to regulate fluids in the body
18. What does the tissue de- - Fluid and electrolyte balance
struction caused by a - Protein losses
burn injury affect? - Sepsis
19. For burns tissue damage - Depth
is determined by - Extent of the burn
20. What layer of skin is ONLY the epidermis layer
involved in superficial
burns
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21. Causes of superficial - Sunburn or short (flash) exposure to high-in-
burns tensity light
22. Signs and Symptoms of - Redness
superficial burns - Slight edema
- No blistering
23. Pain in superficial burns - Mild discomfort
- Increased sensitivity to heat
24. Healing for superficial - Peeling of dead skin occur 2-3 days after burn
burns - Heals within 3-6 days
25. What layers of skin are in- - Entire epidermis
volved in superficial par- - Parts of the dermis with a good blood supply
tial-thickness burns?
26. Causes of superficial par- - Scalds
tial-thickness burns - Flames
- Brief contact with hot objects
27. Signs and symptoms of - Wounds are pink, moist, and blanch when
superficial partial-thick- pressure is applied
ness burns - Blisters
28. Pain in superficial par- - Intense pain
tial-thickness burns - Nerve endings are exposed
29. Healing for superficial Usually heal within 10-21 days
partial-thickness burns
30. What layers of skin are - Entire epidermis
damaged in deep par- - Deep into dermis with fewer healthy cells
tial-thickness burns
31. Causes of deep par- - Scalds
tial-thickness burns - Flames
- Prolonged contact with hot objects
- Tar
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- Grease
- Chemicals
32. Signs and symptoms - Wound surface is red and dry with white areas
of deep partial-thickness in deeper parts
burns - Blisters are rare
- Moderate edema
- Eschar soft and dry
33. Pain in deep partial-thick- - Less than superficial partial-thickness burns
ness burns - Decreased sensation at site
- More nerve endings have been destroyed
34. Healing for deep par- - 2-6 weeks
tial-thickness burns - Possible excision and grafting
- Scarring
- Contracture's or impairment are possible
35. What layers of skin are - Destruction of the entire epidermis and dermis
damaged in full thickness - No skin cells to repopulate
burns - Wound does not regrow
36. Causes of full thickness - Scalds
burns - Flames
- Prolonged contact with hot objects
- Tar
- Grease
- Chemicals
- Electricity
37. Signs and symptoms of - Waxy white, deep red, yellow, brown, or black
full thickness burns - Skin does not regrow
38. Pain for full thickness Sensation is reduced or absent because of
burns nerve-ending destruction
39. Healing for full thickness Week to months
burns
40. What is eschar?
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