Emergency Nursing Orientation 3.0: Burns
- ENA-ENO-C36
According to the rule of nines, burns of the anterior trunk and both anterior arms
account for which percentage of body surface area? - ANS-27 percent
Which intervention is indicated for a patient with circumferential full-thickness burns of
the chest, inadequate chest expansion, and restlessness? - ANS-Escharotomy
A scald burn is most likely to result from which mechanism? - ANS-Exposure to water at
140°F (60°C)
Which sign or symptom is a characteristic of carbon monoxide poisoning? -
ANS-Headache
Among patients with contact burns, which body region is the most common injury site? -
ANS-Palm of the hand
Which hourly amount of intravenous fluid should the nurse administer to a 75-kg patient
with a significant electrical burn? - ANS-1,500 mL/hour
Which type of burn causes extensive tissue damage from liquefaction necrosis? -
ANS-Chemical burn from an alkali
During the primary survey, which finding requires immediate intervention first? -
ANS-Difficulty swallowing
A partial-thickness burn has which characteristic? - ANS-Damage of the dermal layer
According to the American Burn Association's classification of injury severity, where
should care occur for an adult younger than age 40 with deep, partial-thickness burns
over 27 percent of the total body surface area? - ANS-Specialized burn facility
Which finding is a sign of circulatory compromise caused by a significant burn injury? -
ANS-Ileus
Which patient is in danger of airway obstruction and likely to require early intubation? -
ANS-A camper whose clothing ignited while barbequing
- ENA-ENO-C36
According to the rule of nines, burns of the anterior trunk and both anterior arms
account for which percentage of body surface area? - ANS-27 percent
Which intervention is indicated for a patient with circumferential full-thickness burns of
the chest, inadequate chest expansion, and restlessness? - ANS-Escharotomy
A scald burn is most likely to result from which mechanism? - ANS-Exposure to water at
140°F (60°C)
Which sign or symptom is a characteristic of carbon monoxide poisoning? -
ANS-Headache
Among patients with contact burns, which body region is the most common injury site? -
ANS-Palm of the hand
Which hourly amount of intravenous fluid should the nurse administer to a 75-kg patient
with a significant electrical burn? - ANS-1,500 mL/hour
Which type of burn causes extensive tissue damage from liquefaction necrosis? -
ANS-Chemical burn from an alkali
During the primary survey, which finding requires immediate intervention first? -
ANS-Difficulty swallowing
A partial-thickness burn has which characteristic? - ANS-Damage of the dermal layer
According to the American Burn Association's classification of injury severity, where
should care occur for an adult younger than age 40 with deep, partial-thickness burns
over 27 percent of the total body surface area? - ANS-Specialized burn facility
Which finding is a sign of circulatory compromise caused by a significant burn injury? -
ANS-Ileus
Which patient is in danger of airway obstruction and likely to require early intubation? -
ANS-A camper whose clothing ignited while barbequing
