Navy Hospital Corpsman HCB Test 7 || Questions & Answers (Graded A+)
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Navy Hospital Corpsman HCB Test 7 || Questions & Answers (Graded A+)
Navy Hospital Corpsman HCB Test 7 || Questions & Answers (Graded A+)
what are the three ways burns can be classified and evaluated - ANSWER - agent/source
depth
severity
what type of burn do you get from:
flame; radiatio...
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Questions & Answers (Graded A+)
what are the three ways burns can be classified and evaluated - ANSWER -
agent/source
depth
severity
what type of burn do you get from:
flame; radiation; excessive heat from fire, steam, hot liquids, and hot objects -
ANSWER - thermal
what type of burn do you get from:
various acids, bases, and caustics - ANSWER - chemical
what type of burns do you get from:
alternating current, direct current, and lightening - ANSWER - electricity
what type of burns o you get from:
intense light sources - ANSWER - light (typically involves the eyes)
what type of burns do you get from:
nuclear sources, ultraviolet light can also be considered - ANSWER - radiological
what burn degree involves:
only the epidermis
characterized by reddening and perhaps swelling
complaints about pain @ site
will heal of its own accord - ANSWER - first degree (superficial burn)
what burn degree involves:
epidermis burned through, and dermis is damaged
deep, intense pain, noticeable reddening, blisters, and mottled appearance to the
skin
swelling and blistering for 48 hrs after the injury
when tx w/ reasonable care, burns will heal themselves - ANSWER - second degree
(partial thickness)
what burn degree involves:
all layers of skin are damaged and possibly subq tissues, muscle, bone, and
underlying organs
charred black or brown or areas that are dry and white
pt may complain of severe pain or no pain at all
requires skin grafting
forms dense scars as it heals - ANSWER - third degree (full thickness)
what is the burn percentage for each part of the body - ANSWER - head - 9
arms- 9
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